Analyst, Research Discovery & Design

About EAB At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve. At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other-that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards. For more information, visit our Careers page. The Role In Brief Analyst, Research Discovery and Design EAB's research programs offer strategic guidance at scale: we help college, university, and K-12 executives make progress on their most pressing issues. Analysts work on research products that drive partners' most financially and/or mission-consequential decisions. EAB research helps partners educate stakeholders on campus, make research-informed decisions, and speed the implementation of recommended practices. As an Analyst, you will support research projects, manage research processes, and create compelling partner-facing deliverables. You will use excellent written and oral communication skills to conduct thorough research interviews and communicate advice to partners through presentations, written and data-driven deliverables, and phone consultations. This role is based in Washington D.C. This position may require occasional travel (5%) to partner college and university campuses. Primary Responsibilities Researcher Independently lead in-depth interviews with education executives and write succinct and organized interview notes to communicate key learningsConduct qualitative and quantitative analyses (lit reviews, interviews, data analysis, etc.), interpret findings for team members, and pull out meaningful conclusions to larger research questionsContribute to research studies that synthesize complex ideas into actionable advice for partners Project Manager Manage research processes on time (e.g., identifying and scheduling interviews, completing data analysis, creating partner presentations, etc.)Meet deadlines to deliver high-quality internal and external project deliverables on timeCollaborate with internal stakeholders to manage processes related to partner-facing events, deliverable production, web publishing, etc. Communication and Delivery Write and edit clear internal and external deliverables, including emails, blog posts, insight pieces, white papers, benchmarking reports, interview notes, lit reviews, and other research documentsIndependently storyboard partner-facing presentations to communicate research findings and use feedback from managers to improve final deliverablesCommunicate ideas clearly and logically using executive-focused language, tone, and channel through written deliverables, webinars, and presentations Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree, with an excellent academic record1-2+ years of experience or a Master's degreeExperience with at least two of the following:Management or strategy consultingK-12 or higher educationProject or event managementLong-term and/or primary and secondary researchCreating partner-facing written and/or data-based deliverables Ideal Qualifications MBA or Master's degreeExperience working with education issues in a consulting or research settingExperience working in a team environment and as an individual contributorExcellent prioritization and time management especially in a fast-paced environmentCommitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB's mission, values, and aspiration. If you've reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome new perspectives and learn from each other's unique experiences. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day. Compensation The anticipated starting salary (base) for this role is $62,000 per year. This hire will additionally be eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, such as individual and organizational performance. Benefits Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidaysDaytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each)401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contributionHealth savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plansEmployee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate familyWellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxationFertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistancePaid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parentsAccess to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travelDiscounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family membersCompany-provided life, AD&D, and disability insuranceFinancial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount programAccess to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities Benefits kick in day one; learn more at eab.com/careers/benefits. This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to "make education smarter and our communities stronger" we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard. To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don't discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.