Marketing Strategy & Operations Intern

📋 Description

• • Risepoint Holdings LLC is dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, particularly for working and adult students. Since its founding in 2007, Risepoint has partnered with regional universities to enhance their reach and impact by offering their academic programs online. The company's core mission is driven by a singular focus on student success, supported by an integrated suite of services and a commitment to data-driven performance in its collaborations.
• • We are seeking a driven and highly motivated MBA Intern to join our Marketing & Operations Strategy group. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain comprehensive exposure to all facets of strategy work, encompassing functional and commercial strategies across Risepoint's product, marketing, revenue, and enrollment services departments.
• • Through dedicated mentorship from senior leadership team members, you will play a crucial role in conducting in-depth analyses to shape Risepoint’s key strategic initiatives. Working on cross-functional projects, your responsibilities will include structuring complex problems, developing insightful hypotheses, and delivering actionable, value-add strategic recommendations designed to propel overall business growth.
• • As an intern, you can expect a structured yet dynamic work experience. You will commit to a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, immersing yourself in practical, hands-on learning. The duration of the internship will be flexible, aligning with your academic schedule and availability, ensuring a mutually beneficial experience.
• • This role is characterized by high-intensity, high-impact projects that offer rewarding career development and significant growth opportunities. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment that demands agility and adaptability to navigate and respond to evolving business needs effectively.
• • A key aspect of this internship is the opportunity to collaborate closely with diverse cross-functional teams. You will gain exposure to various stakeholders, including executive leadership, fostering a broad understanding of organizational dynamics and strategic decision-making processes.
• • Your contributions will directly support Risepoint's mission by bringing our educational vision to life. You will be instrumental in driving strategic initiatives that enhance our partners' reach and student success.
• • What You Will Do:
• • Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including detailed cost-benefit analyses, return on investment (ROI) assessments, and the development of robust business cases to support critical partner-specific decision-making.
• • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to meticulously gather and analyze data. You will be responsible for identifying key performance indicators (KPIs), and providing insightful analysis on performance trends, potential risks, and emerging opportunities.
• • Leverage data-driven insights, derived from areas such as customer performance and internal operations, to pinpoint specific areas for improvement and formulate actionable, strategic recommendations.
• • Assist in the development and successful implementation of significant business transformation initiatives. This includes contributing to the design of new operating models, undertaking process reengineering efforts, and supporting change management strategies.
• • Develop a profound and nuanced understanding of Risepoint's core processes, operational systems and tools, personnel structure, overarching strategic direction, and the broader market ecosystem, including university partners, diverse marketing channels, and the operational dynamics of contact centers.
• • What Success Looks Like:
• • Success in this role hinges on your ability to effectively manage uncertainty and ambiguity. The ideal intern will excel at bringing structure, clarity, and objective analysis to tackle complex, unstructured problems, delivering tangible solutions and strategic direction.
• • This internship is designed to provide a challenging yet supportive environment where you can apply your academic knowledge to real-world business challenges, develop critical strategic thinking skills, and make a meaningful impact on Risepoint's growth and mission.