Strategy & Analytics 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

Join Our Mission

Risepoint is an education technology company that provides world-class support and trusted expertise to more than 100 universities and colleges. We primarily work with regional universities, helping them develop and grow their high-ROI, workforce-focused online degree programs in critical areas such as nursing, teaching, business, and public service. Risepoint is dedicated to increasing access to affordable education so that more students, especially working adults, can improve their careers and meet employer and community needs.

About This Opportunity

As a Strategy & Analytics Co-op, you will play a meaningful role on the Marketing & Operations Strategy team, partnering closely with Analysts and Directors to help shape the future of the organization through data-driven insights and strategic thinking.

In this role, you’ll collaborate across functions and gain exposure to a wide range of stakeholders—including senior leaders—while contributing to projects that influence key business decisions.

Co-op Duration
 This opportunity runs from July/August 2026 through December 2026, with flexibility to accommodate academic schedules.

Weekly Schedule
 This is a full-time co-op experience, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, designed to provide hands-on, real-world exposure.

The Impact You Will Make

As a Strategy & Analytics Co-op, you’ll work on high-impact, fast-paced projects that support meaningful business outcomes while accelerating your professional growth. You’ll gain exposure to core strategy and analytics disciplines, including data analysis, marketing strategy, and operational processes across product, marketing, revenue, and enrollment services.

With mentorship from senior leaders, you’ll help conduct analyses that inform Risepoint’s strategic direction. Working cross-functionally, you’ll structure analyses, develop hypotheses, and deliver actionable, value-added recommendations that drive 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

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

• 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

• Agile workstyle to meet evolving business needs in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment that

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