Marketing Strategy & Operations Co-Op

We're seeking a driven, highly motivated Marketing & Operations Strategy Co-Op to join our Marketing & Operations Strategy Group.  As a Marketing & Operations Strategy Co-Op, you will gain exposure to all aspects of strategy work, including functional and commercial strategies in our product, marketing, revenue, and enrollment services functions. Through mentorship from senior members of the leadership team, you will help conduct analysis to shape Risepoint’s key strategic initiatives. Working on a cross-functional project basis, you will be responsible for helping to structure problems, develop hypotheses, and deliver value-add strategic recommendations to drive overall business growth. This role requires effectively managing uncertainty and ambiguity, and the successful Co-Op will excel in bringing structure and objective to tackle unstructured problems. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct financial analysis, including cost-benefit analysis, ROI assessments, and business case development, to support partner specific decision-making 

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data, identify key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide insights on performance trends, risks, and opportunities 

• Utilize data-driven insights, ranging from customer performance to internal operations, to identify areas of improvement and develop actionable recommendations 

• Assist in the development and implementation of business transformation initiatives, including the design of new operating models, process reengineering, and change management strategies 

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

What to expect: 

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

• You’ll work closely with Analysts and Directors on the Marketing & Operations Strategy team in shaping the future of the organization through data-driven insights and strategic decision-making 

• High intensity, high impact projects with rewarding career development and growth 

• A dynamic and fast-paced work environment that requires agility and adaptability to meet evolving business needs 

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams and exposure to various stakeholders, including executive leadership 

What you’ll need to succeed: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to conceive and execute quantitative analysis and deliver data-driven insights 

• Structure and Project Management skills (frameworking, task prioritization, stakeholder management, etc.)  

• 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 influence 

Hear from our past co-ops: 

Interested in learning more? Read about our past Northeastern co-ops here to find out how they made a long-lasting impact on Risepoint and shaped their co-op paths for their unique career journeys.