Conduct market research and competitive analysis to assess emerging trends, market opportunities, and competitive dynamics
Analyze internal and external data to identify insights, quantify opportunities, and validate strategic recommendations
Structure and manage project plans for assigned initiatives, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and timelines remain on track
Partner with cross-functional leaders to gather inputs, test assumptions, and refine strategic recommendations
Build presentations and communicate findings to stakeholders, helping to inform recommendations for senior leadership
Support operational improvement initiatives that increase organizational effectiveness and scalability
Help evaluate and define business processes, workflows, reporting needs, and operating models to support future growth
Performs additional tasks and projects as needed to support the evolving needs of team objectives and company goals.

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5+ years experience in consulting, strategy, startups, technology, healthcare, finance, operations, or education (preferred but not required)
Currently enrolled in an MBA program, completed an MBA, or planning to begin an MBA in the near future (non-MBA candidates with relevant operator experience welcome to apply) preferred
Self-starter with strong analytical skills and intellectual curiosity; proactively seeks answers to complex problems, with the ability to bring actionable, clear steps to ambiguity
Combines confidence in independent-problem-solving with the humility to seek input, challenge assumptions, and refine recommendations
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse audiences
Motivated by opportunities to make a meaningful impact on student well-being, success, and outcomes.

Strategy and Operations Intern

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