Strategy & Operations Analyst
Company: Academic Partnerships
Location: Dallas
Posted on: March 13, 2025
Job Description:
Risepoint assists primarily regional universities in increasing
their access and impact by making their academic programs available
to students online. Founded in 2007, Risepoint's mission is to
expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant
education, especially for working and adult students. Risepoint
brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated
set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration
with university partners.Department SummaryStudent Experience is a
cross-functional team within the Student Success Center (SSC)
dedicated to enhancing every student interaction after lead
generation. The Student Experience team collaborates with key
stakeholders to develop omni-channel engagement strategies that
blend automation with agent-led support, deliver functional
training for all student-facing roles, implement scalable tech
enablement solutions, and drive performance and insights through a
partner-centric approach.Job SummaryAs an Analyst, Strategy &
Operations, you will provide data-driven support for key
initiatives that drive Risepoint's growth and efficiency. Reporting
to the Director of Strategy, you will work closely with senior
analysts and leadership to assist with M&A due diligence,
integration efforts, AI strategy, and operational efficiency
initiatives. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve data
gathering, financial modeling in Excel, market research, and
presentation development in PowerPoint to support decision-making
and project execution.Key Duties and
ResponsibilitiesDescriptionM&A and Integration Support
- Assist in data gathering, market research, and competitive
analysis to support M&A evaluations.
- Build and maintain Excel models to analyze potential
acquisition targets and assess financial impact.
- Support post-merger integration by tracking milestones,
preparing documentation, and helping align teams on key
deliverables.
- Summarize key findings in PowerPoint presentations for
leadership and stakeholders.Operational Efficiency & AI Strategy
- Assist in researching AI-driven tools and automation
opportunities to improve marketing, enrollment, and student
retention processes.
- Analyze operational workflows and develop data-backed
recommendations to enhance efficiency.
- Support process improvement initiatives by tracking key
metrics, maintaining dashboards, and preparing reports.Strategic
Initiatives & Project Support
- Gather, clean, and analyze large datasets in Excel to extract
insights and trends.
- Prepare clear, concise presentations in PowerPoint to
communicate findings and recommendations to senior
stakeholders.
- Conduct research to identify growth opportunities, industry
benchmarks, and competitive insights.
- Work cross-functionally to assist in the execution of
high-priority projects, ensuring alignment with business
objectives.Additional Position Responsibilities
- Perform in accordance with Risepoint policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned..To be successful in this
role, you should have:1-2 years of professional experience in
strategy, operations, finance, consulting, investment banking, or a
related field.Strong Excel skills (e.g., financial modeling, pivot
tables, VLOOKUPs, data cleaning and visualization).Proficiency in
PowerPoint for creating executive-ready presentations.Experience in
data gathering, market research, and basic financial
analysis.Strong attention to detail and ability to synthesize
complex information into actionable insights.Effective
communication skills to clearly present findings in written and
verbal formats.A proactive, self-motivated mindset with strong
problem-solving abilities.Ability to work collaboratively in a
fast-paced, high-growth environment.Risepoint is an equal
opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to
creating an equitable environment for all employees. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable state or federal
laws.Risepoint is an equal opportunity employer and supports a
diverse and inclusive workforce.Risepoint offers the following
comprehensive benefits:
- 18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown
- 12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday
- Medical - four options
- Dental
- Vision
- Life & Disability (company paid)
- Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
- Retirement plan with company match
- Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
- Volunteer Time OffSupplemental Benefits:
- Wellness program
- Alternative medicine options
- Pet discounts
- Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital IndemnityPersonal and
Professional Development:
- Continuous Professional and Leadership Development
Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents
- Rewards & Recognition programsRisepoint is an equal-opportunity
employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Keywords: Academic Partnerships, Dallas , Strategy & Operations Analyst, Professions , Dallas, Texas
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