At Academic Partnerships, we drive change through innovation in online education using the strengths, experience, and creativity of our people. As a leader in online education, we are focused on facilitating the goal of scalable online program success for our university partners and the students they serve—bringing the dream of earning a degree to becoming a bold reality. Our company is built on the foundation of our mission - to increase access to top-quality, affordable and workforce relevant education delivered online. Join a company that helps make dreams become a reality!

We're seeking a driven, highly motivatedSr. Strategy & Operations Analyst to join our Business Transformation and Operations team (Btop). As a Sr. Strategy & Operations Analyst, you will continue building expertise in all aspects of strategy work, including functional and commercial strategies in our product, marketing, revenue, and enrollment services functions. You will partner with senior members of the leadership team to lead analyses that shape AP’s key strategic initiatives. Working on a cross-functional project basis, you will be responsible for taking the lead to structure problems, develop hypotheses, and deliver value-add strategic recommendations to drive overall business growth. This role requires effectively managing uncertainty and ambiguity and the successful Sr. Analyst will excel in bringing structure and objective to tackle unstructured problems.

Responsibilities Include:

• Utilize data-driven insights, ranging from customer performance to internal operations, to identify areas of improvement and develop actionable recommendations
• Lead development and implementation of business transformation initiatives, including the design of new operating models, process reengineering, and change management strategies
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data, identify key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide insights on performance trends, risks, and opportunities
• Conduct financial analysis, including cost-benefit analysis, ROI assessments, and business case development, to support partner specific decision-making
• Form a deep understanding of AP’s processes, systems/tools, personnel, strategic direction, and broader market ecosystem (university partners, marketing channels, contact center operational dynamics)
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Higher Education and EdTech to drive innovation and continuous improvement
• Mentor other analysts on the team and manage analysts on select project-basis

What to expect:

• You’ll work closely with Directors and Analysts on the Business Transformation & Operations team (Transformation Strategy & Ops, Partner Strategy & Analytics, Revenue Strategy & Analytics, Operations & Analytics) in shaping the future of the organization through data-driven insights and strategic decision-making
• High intensity, high impact projects with rewarding career development and growth
• A dynamic and fast-paced work environment that requires agility and adaptability to meet evolving business needs
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams and exposure to various stakeholders, including executive leadership

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to conceive and execute quantitative analysis and deliver data-driven insights
• Strong understanding of data analysis and data mining tools (for example SQL, Python, R) and techniques with experience working with Business Intelligence (BI) platforms to deliver synthesized reports and data-driven insights
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Collaborative problem-solving mindset and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, driving change through influence

Requirements Include:

• BA/BS with high proven achievement and data analysis proficiency, MBA preferred
• 1-3 years’ experience in financial analysis or data analytics preferred, but not required
• 2+ yrs consulting at firms like Booz, Accenture, A.T. Kearney, Deloitte, BCG, McKinsey, Bain, etc. or like boutique firms; or comparable industry experience
• Advanced Excel and other MS Office skills

Academic Partnerships offers the following comprehensive benefits:

• PTO – accumulated from day one 
• 11 designated holidays 
• Medical – four options (including PPO and HDP) 
• Dental 
• Vision 
• Life & Disability (company paid) 
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account (company contribution to HSA) 
• Retirement plan with company match 
• Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid) 
• Volunteer Time Off 

Supplemental Benefits:

• Wellness program 
• Alternative medicine options 
• Pet discounts 
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity 

Personal and Professional Development:

• Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs 
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents 

Academic Partnerships is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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