Strategy Analyst Co-op

Cengage • Contract • Remote (Hybrid in Boston, Massachusetts, United States) • $26 - $27 / hour • 2w ago

Fast Facts

Join Cengage as a Strategy Analyst Co-op and gain exposure to strategic initiatives across Higher Ed, K-12, and workforce sectors. Collaborate with senior leaders, conduct analysis, and develop your problem-solving skills in a supportive and diverse environment.

Responsibilities: Support key strategic analyses, contribute to operational initiatives, and participate in training and networking events to enhance your skills.

Skills: Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required; a quantitative mindset and familiarity with SQL or databases are preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications: Preferred majors include Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or Economics, although all candidates are welcome to apply.

Location: This position is hybrid with a primary location in Boston, MA, offering remote work options.

Compensation: $26 - $27 / Hourly

We believe in the power and joy of learning.

At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Our culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery.

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://corporate.cengage.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/.

What you'll do:

We're seeking a co-op to join the Strategy and Business Operations (S&BO) team. We are a centralized team that supports and executes on the vision and direction of Cengage’s largest business unit. As a co-op, you will gain exposure to all aspects of strategy work in Cengage’s Higher Ed, School (K-12), and Work business, including functional strategies in our product, marketing, finance, and sales functions. Through mentorship from senior members of the leadership team, you will help conduct analysis for the business unit’s key strategic initiatives. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to network with and learn from leaders across the Cengage strategy community. This co-op would suit candidates with an interest in business unit strategy and seeking to build skills like problem solving, structured analyses, managing trade-offs, and articulating complex ideas.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner on providing support analysis in key strategic topics (examples of work: customer and internal interviews, market scoping, data analysis, third party research)
Contribute to strategic and operational initiatives in our various strategy groups, such as Commercial, Pricing, and Business Transformation
Support our work of identifying, sizing and putting together plans for revenue growth initiatives
Attend training and networking events to learn fundamental presentation and analysis skills, in addition to meeting professionals with varied backgrounds in consulting, investment banking, and education

Skills you will need:

Strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
Quantitative mindset, with ability to produce clear reports and presentations.
Experience with SQL and/or databases a plus but not required
Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or other quantitative majors are preferred, but not required

What to expect:

This role will be hybrid based out of our Boston office with the option to work remotely most days.
Tools and training provided for co-op and career success
Exposure to a variety of projects and leaders who can help you grow and build connections
Experience working on meaningful projects

Cengage is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage’s EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

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The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

$26.00 - $27.00 USD