Research and Special Projects Coordinator

Job Summary

The Research and Special Projects Coordinator/Analyst will provide support to the Chief Academic Officer and to the Chief Growth Officer. Working closely with executive leadership and reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Analyst will be a critical part of the team delivering high-quality work-based learning opportunities to students in our talent hubs in Albuquerque, Boston, Tempe, El Paso, Salt Lake City, and Northern Kentucky.

E@W has developed an early-career success cohort model, where you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other Analysts in Albuquerque and Boston. Building on the award of a new, large contract with the state of New Mexico, E@W seeks to expand its reach and impact in the state and develop new delivery models that serve as innovative national models.

This role is ideal for a new or recent college graduate looking to build valuable skills in both the nonprofit and business sectors. You should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment where your work is valued, and professional growth opportunities are limited only by your desire to learn.

• Growth:
  • Work collaboratively with the Chief Growth Officer, CEO and other executives to enhance their presentations, understanding of new partner opportunities and grant funding streams.
  • Support the Operations teams with key deliverables to customers and potential customers.
  • Engage with the marketing and Britebound(R) event staff to support senior leadership attendance at and preparation for conference presentations and booth support, as well as industry events.
• State Partnerships and Initiatives:
  • Support the VP of State Partnerships and Initiatives as they develop and execute comprehensive state-level strategies to expand E@W’s programmatic footprint, emphasizing deep work-based learning integration across high school and post-secondary levels.
  • Conduct research and design presentations to support the design, iteration, and implementation of new, scalable WBL models that align E@W’s offerings with state education and workforce needs and funding streams.
  • Develop presentations, work collaboratively with cross-functional internal teams to enhance the work of E@W executive relationships (both new and developing) with State Education Agencies (SEAs), State Workforce Boards, Higher Education governing bodies, and key philanthropic organizations in priority states.
  • Join teams for writing and submitting proposals for new opportunities.
• Program Operation and Implementation Support:
  • Support senior leaders at meetings (virtual and in-person) through email communication with appropriate follow-up, with insight into program goals and requirements, with a keen focus on the New Mexico High School Summer Enrichment Internship Program.
  • Work collaboratively with Program Staff to plan and support events critical to the success of programs.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skills.
• Outstanding critical thinking ability, including complex problem-solving, intellectual curiosity, prioritization, and research skills.
• Advanced collaboration skills, including teamwork, interpersonal communication skills, and team leadership, and the ability to work with virtual teams.
• Functions well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficient with Google and Microsoft tools.

• Google Slides and Canva.
• Project Management capabilities.

• Up to 35% travel to conferences, partner locations and talent hubs.
• Flexibility to take on other duties as necessary to support organizational success.

$55,000 - $65,000 a year

Salary exempt

Education at Work (E@W) provides programs and services to students, employers, education and government partners to facilitate a workforce system that provides opportunity to students, well-prepared early career workers for employers, and is a critical component of creating a workforce system that meets the economic and social requirements to support thriving and prosperous communities. Our mission is to provide students with work-based learning programs that enable students to secure jobs and achieve economic mobility.

Education at Work (E@W) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, E@W complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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