Eduventures is the industry leader in research and consulting for higher education institutions. Through our membership research programs, Eduventures facilitates the exchange of best practices among members and conducts actionable research and analysis on shared challenges. Additionally, Eduventures expert analysts and practitioners work with each member institution to address specific institutional needs. Eduventures Consulting Services provide proprietary consulting to a diverse group of colleges and universities. Consulting clients benefit from our deep in-house expertise on education as well as the insights gathered through our work with our 300+ partner institutions of higher education through our membership programs. More about Eduventures can be found at www.eduventures.com.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting role for an individual with education research, market research, or consulting experience. Eduventures Learning Collaboratives are member-based, peer research consortiums that bring together senior decision-makers at public and private universities across the country. The Senior Analyst plays a key role in our research program serving deans and director-level executives in Continuing and Professional Education and Online Higher Education departments.
Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities of the Senior Analyst role include, but are not limited to:
Helping clients diagnose and address routine and strategic challenges, as part of an ongoing relationship
Presenting and discussing customized intelligence with clients, both face-to-face and remotely
Managing and conducting qualitative and quantitative primary and secondary research to support the custom research needs of individual member institutions
Leading selected major research studies on behalf of an entire Learning Collaborative
Working with Research Analysts and Associates to enhance quality and productivity
Taking on cross-functional management responsibility across two Learning Collaboratives
Job Requirements:
Articulate, mature, self-starters with experience in market research, consulting, and/or higher education
Strong analytical skills with qualitative and quantitative research experience
Strong written and verbal business communication skills and client service ethic
Exceptional writing skills; proven ability to transform key data into clear business commentary and action points
Strong presentation and client-facing skills
Expertise in managing relationships with colleagues, clients, and vendors
Business-oriented, entrepreneurial mind-set
Superior attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or above highly preferred
Experience in higher education is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with SPSS, STATA, or similar statistics package
This is a full-time, salaried role with benefits, based in our Boston office.