Who We Are:
Formerly the University of Maryland Global Campus Office of Analytics, HelioCampus was founded in 2015 to further adoption of advanced analytics in higher education. We subsequently acquired ABC Insights and AEFIS to optimize financial decision-making and assessment/accreditation processes, and to provide a more integrated approach to strategic planning and institutional effectiveness. Today HelioCampus is backed by professionals passionate about the impact of innovation on the mission of higher education.

What We Do:
HelioCampus helps colleges and universities measure and evaluate their effectiveness in fulfilling their mission by connecting investments with financial, operational, and student learning outcomes. We help our partners see the pathway to institutional sustainability.

How We Do It:
HelioCampus turns institutional data into a highly effective asset by combining powerful technology platforms with best practices from the field. Our solutions present data in ways that allow higher ed stakeholders to take informed actions and mitigate risk. We couple unmatched institutional expertise with proven data models, insightful workflows and innovative software.

How You'll Help
As a Research Analyst intern with HelioCampus, you will be part of an agile and growing team, playing a critical role in helping us to research and organize large sets of higher education administrative labor data. In this role, you will work collaboratively with our Client Success Team to process data submitted by our client universities into actionable, reliable labor spend benchmarks that will ultimately be used by our team to advise senior finance executives at our client universities on administrative efficiency and effectiveness.

What You'll Do:

• Search university websites and other resources to determine the function of university employees and job titles
• Analyze university job descriptions
• Organize and group higher education labor data
• Prepare and review research reports and slide decks for both internal and external audiences on topics such as higher education trends and university strategy.
• Support the Client Success Team in other special projects as needed

You'll Be a Good Fit For This Role If You Have:

• Inquisitive attitude with an eagerness to learn and willingness to ask questions
• Flexible, accountable, and a team player
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks without compromising quality
• Analytical and the ability to think on the fly
• Strong skills in interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and time management

Nice To Have’s Include:

• Navigate a comprehensive data organization model
• Adapt quickly adapt to various research methods and use of research technology
• Energetic and able to work well in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Experience with tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite, HubSpot, Jira, and search engine navigation

About You:
Our ideal candidate possesses strong verbal and written communication skills and is able to understand a complex data organization process. As a research analyst, you are detail-oriented with a desire to learn the implementation process and how the data will be used. You are someone who values consistency, thoroughness, and efficiency.

Compensation and Benefits:
HelioCampus offers employees a competitive rate along with flexible work schedule, company-sponsored events, referral program, and snacks in the office.

Location:
HelioCampus has three locations, Bethesda, MD, Chapel Hill, NC, and Philadelphia, PA. This specific role is hybrid. The team with this role meets in the office a few times a week and the expectation is that you will live within a reasonable driving distance to get to the Chapel Hill office a few times a week.

What We Believe:
HelioCampus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.