Unlock Learning For All
Here at Ellucian, we are motivated by a mission - power education so institutions can empower student success. We are the global market leader in EdTech for higher education, serving more than 2,900 customers and reaching over 22 million students in 50 countries. We are dedicated to helping higher education unlock learning for all by providing solutions that support the entire student lifecycle and deliver insights needed now and into the future.
We embrace the power to lead, the courage to innovate, and the determination to grow. At our core, we believe in humanizing our approach, recognizing that our people are our greatest strength. With a shared vision of transformation, we endeavor to shape a brighter future for higher education.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Director, Corporate Strategy, the Analyst, Corporate Strategy will be responsible for working with the team to design and execute key strategy initiatives and other projects that help drive growth for Ellucian and define the company’s long-term strategy. Example activities could include:
- Performing quantitative and qualitative analyses; including primary and secondary market research and market-sizing
- Synthesizing primary and secondary research to summarize findings in team and client deliverables
- Presenting findings and recommendations to senior team members
The analyst position is a foundational strategy role designed to build core skills that will allow for growth within the team and across the company. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a growth mindset who wants to begin a career in strategy while creating impact within the education ecosystem.
Where you will make an impact
- Support strategic initiatives that directly drive revenue expansion and company growth.
- Conduct analyses, including market sizing, organization structure assessment and international market research to help the company’s leaders develop a better understanding of its markets.
- Provide analysis to support the prioritization of growth initiatives, including new products, potential acquisition, entry into new geographies, and expansion of existing offerings.
- Create materials for board presentations and other internal and external presentations
- Support the Director of Corporate Strategy on special projects
- Assist the Chief Strategy Officer with board materials and other key initiatives.
- Support the competitive intelligence with qualitative and quantitative market analyses
- Assist the Vice President of Corporate Development with analyses and planning related to potential acquisitions and partnerships.
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to guide strategy execution.
- Attend industry conferences and events as needed
What you will bring
- Experience working in strategy roles, either in corporate strategy roles or for professional services company; ideal candidate will have both experience at a consulting firm and a company within the education sector.
- Strong analytical skills
- Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative analyses in business context and using that analysis to make recommendations
- Strong project management skills and ability to take ownership of multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential; experience with Microsoft PowerPoint is desired
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Self-starter who is comfortable working in a hybrid setting
What makes #Ellucianlife
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
- Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
- 401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
- 5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
- Headspace Care (mental health)
- Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
- RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver support
- Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups
- Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
- We Foster a learning culture with:
- Education Assistance Program
- Professional development opportunities
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