Market Research Associate Job Listing at Charter Schools USA in Orlando, FL (Job ID 27936)

Description

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest ­performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success Market Research Associate.

How You Will Impact Education

This role plays a critical strategic function in advancing school choice and educational innovation. By conducting market analysis, maintaining development pipelines, and supporting new school openings, the position directly influences the growth and success of charter, private, and alternative education models. The job supports informed decision-making through data, helps identify high-need areas for school expansion, and facilitates the implementation of innovative tools and systems that disrupt traditional educational models--ultimately improving access, quality, and efficiency in education.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Proactivity, creativity, and follow-through. Must possess the following "discovery skills" and understand how to use them in a research/analysis setting: associating, questioning, observing, experimenting, and networking.
• Proven analytical skills (strategic and tactical) and ability to independently conduct thorough market studies and demand analysis, develop sophisticated models based on key variables, and transform data into qualitative summary reports for managers and executives.
• Possess advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.). Additional knowledge of project management software (SharePoint, Monday, etc) is preferred, and quick mastery of mapping software (e.g. Google Earth, ESRI, GIS, etc.) will be expected.
• A high level of interpersonal skills and communication is imperative. Excellent oral (presentations, phone), written (reports, emails), interpersonal (active listening, empathy) skills, and the ability to negotiate and influence are critical. Must demonstrate poise, tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, and a willingness to solicit and accept feedback to improve performance.
• High degree of organization is required. Must be able to think ahead and plan over a 2-5 year time span and manage multiple priorities and projects at once.
• Collaborative, team-player work ethic that understands team dynamics promotes the inclusion of other team members in planning, decision-making, facilitation, and process improvement by looking for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution. A Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or another quantitative field is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience as a market/business analyst, project manager, operations coordinator, or comparable role in national chain retail, healthcare, real estate, education, finance, private equity, or start-up environment.
• Experience with at least two of the following: Applied statistical modeling, business intelligence, enterprise database management, coding/programming, geospatial/site selection research.
• Commitment to company values and sincere belief in school choice as a means for reforming education and improving American society as a whole.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual office working conditions.
• Occasional travel (0-20 days per year)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• No physical exertion required.
• Travel within or outside of state.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is exempt from the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.