Analyst, EAB Strategic Research (Full-time position, starting summer 2017)

Analyst (Full-time position, starting summer 2017) *LI
EAB Strategic Research
Education Advisory Board

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The Role in Brief:
The Education Advisory Board is the firm’s higher education practice, with membership programs serving Chief Academic Officers, Chief Business Officers, Student Affairs Executives and Community College Presidents at institutions in the United States, Canada and the U.K.  Our research focuses on the university’s most pressing quality and productivity issues, performing rigorous root cause analysis and conducting hundreds of interviews with thought leaders to identify effective best practices that are shared with the membership through a series of national roundtable meetings, on-site workshops, webinars and publications.

This opportunity is based in Washington, D.C.

Specific Responsibilities:
- Discuss study topic and subsidiary issues with team
- Map the research process and delegate responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth interviews with university “thought leaders”
- Perform root-cause analysis
- Identify and critique best demonstrated practices
- Brief team regarding research progress and new research developments
- Revisit hypotheses as necessary
- Analyze and synthesize research findings
- Share knowledge, ideas and insight
- Develop innovative constructs for presentation of findings

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Excellent academic record
- Minimum of one year of work or internship experience
- Experience with at least two of the following:
- Conducting long-term research (at least 3 months in duration)
- Conducting primary and secondary research
- Demonstrated interest in higher education
- Writing in-depth reports in a professional setting
- Analyzing business issues

Ideal Qualifications: 
- Experience working in a team environment, as well as independently and autonomously
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior executives, in both oral and written formats
- Experience conducting root-cause analysis
- Experience with solution focused problem solving and thinking through problems creatively

About Education Advisory Board
EAB is a best practices firm that uses a combination of research, technology, and services to improve the performance of 1,100+ educational institutions. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., EAB forges and finds the best new ideas and proven practices from its network of thousands of leaders, then customizes and hardwires them into every level of member organizations, creating enduring value. For more information, visit www.eab.com.  
 
We are a workplace that...
     Values and celebrates
     Is committed to creating an inclusive environment to enhance our collective experience
     Promotes a supportive community through staff-led affinity groups, events, and education​

Our Culture & Values: 
We think : “Making the world a better place is what The Advisory Board Company is all about.” We have a unique culture where employees are told to , encouraged to take 10 hours per month of paid leave for , and are expected to add surplus value in every interaction with a member or colleague. 
 
Over the past thirty years, we have developed a distinctive corporate culture based on our . We award,  promote, and praise based on individual performance, capabilities, and ambition. We provide ways for staff to share their time, talent, and passions in the community. We reward innovation and foster a collaborative environment. We have a performance-driven staff and peers that challenge one another in the workplace. And we want free-thinkers, agile speakers, witty writers, and team players to join the firm – at Advisory Board, your ideas are heard and your contributions matter.

Benefits:
Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, The Advisory Board Company offers a competitive benefits package.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, dependents eligible
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- 20+ days paid time off and 10+ paid company holidays
- Daytime leave policy for community service or fitness activities (up to 10 hours a month each)
- Wellness programs including gym discounts and incentives to promote healthy living
- Dynamic growth opportunities with merit-based promotion philosophy
- Benefits kick in day one, .

The Advisory Board Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.