Marketing Strategy & Operations Co-Op

Risepoint assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, Risepoint 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

The Impact You Will Make

As a Strategy & Analytics Co-op, you will gain exposure to all aspects of strategy and analytics work, including data analytics, marketing strategy, and operations processes across our product, marketing, revenue, and enrollment services functions. Through mentorship from senior members of the leadership team, you will help conduct analyses to shape Risepoint’s strategic direction. Working on a cross-functional project basis, you will be responsible for structuring analyses, developing hypotheses, and delivering value-add strategic recommendations to drive overall business growth.

How You Will Bring Our Mission to Life

What You Will Do

• Structure strategic projects for key products, marketing, strategy, revenue, and enrollment services functions

• Execute end-to-end data analytics projects by 1) pulling/cleaning data, 2) extracting key insights, 3) communicating hypotheses to senior stakeholders, and 4) impacting our organization’s overall marketing strategies & operations functions

• Design and create analytical tools, strategic initiatives, and processes that boost our organization’s ability to deliver insights both internally to senior leadership and externally to our university partners

• Brainstorm and launch new projects to proactively detect KPIs and inform our university partners about strategic issues, performance, and operations

• Form a deep understanding of Risepoint’s processes, systems/tools, personnel, strategic direction, and broader market ecosystem (university partners, marketing channels, contact center strategies and workflows)

• Collaborate cross-functionally with senior Directors and VPs to communicate data insights and make data-informed decisions

• You will work closely with a Director, Manager, and Senior Analysts

What Success Looks Like

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Collaborative problem-solving mindset and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, driving change through analytical insights

How Impact Will be Measured

• Impact is measured by the ability to deliver strategic insights that directly influence our clients’ marketing and operations functions
• You will also grow in your ability to independently manage and execute data analytics projects

What You’ll Bring to the Team

Experience That Matters Most

• Strong proficiency and/or working experience in Databricks, SQL, Excel modeling, and data analysis

• Demonstrated ability to conceive and execute quantitative analysis and deliver data-driven insights

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Applicants must be currently enrolled, active students in Fall 2026 to apply for this position

Experience That’s Great to Have

• Prior working experience using Databricks, SQL, Excel modeling, and data analysis to clean data, extract insights, and communicate takeaways to leadership

• Prior internship / co-op experience preferred

RisePoint is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce