Academic Partnerships assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, AP's mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. AP brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Contribute analytical and strategic horsepower and module ownership to high priority "internal consulting" projects on behalf of the CEO, CSO or other executives. These projects could comprise a wide range of topics from product/portfolio strategy, to GTM strategy to internal efficiency/efficacy improvement opportunities.

• Play a key role in AP's strategic planning process. Includes linking the company's strategic priorities to financial implications through the development of the driver-based financial plan, identifying and scoping key initiatives to deliver strategic priorities, and selectively driving the implementation of high priority initiatives arising from the strategic plan.

• Build a thorough understanding of AP's broader ecosystem (university partners, students, competitors, other service providers) and associated market dynamics to ascertain the potential implications for AP in the short and long-term; evaluate a range of scenarios and develop proactive plans to address these dynamics.

• Build a thorough understanding of AP's offerings and unique value proposition, and how we add value to students and our university partners

• Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders and work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt and change priorities as the business needs change

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• 3+ years in management consulting

• Proven track record of successfully delivering impact through projects

• Strong analytical skills - able to evaluate opportunities from strategic, financial, and operational perspectives

• Exceptional communication (oral and written) skills

• Experience in the OPM and Higher Education sectors is helpful

• Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred

• Effective communicator (written, verbal)

• Fast-paced / Bias towards immediate action and results

• Accessible, approachable, and collaborative

Academic Partnerships is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Academic Partnerships offers the following comprehensive benefits:

• PTO - accumulated from day one
• 11 designated holidays
• Medical - four options (including PPO and HDP)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account (company contribution to HSA)
• Retirement plan with company match
• Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
• Volunteer Time Off

Supplemental Benefits:

• Wellness program
• Alternative medicine options
• Pet discounts
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Personal and Professional Development:

• Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents