About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, a company in the college preparation and academic consulting industry.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level, hands-on Operations Analyst role supporting a high-touch college counseling and academic services operation. You’ll be the engine that keeps service delivery timely, accurate, and scalable.

• Coordinate day-to-day logistics for college counseling and academic programs to ensure a seamless, premium experience for students and families
• Identify inefficiencies and help design, document, and maintain scalable operational workflows
• Track student progress timelines and service-delivery metrics; monitor compliance with internal benchmarks
• Collaborate with leadership, consultants, and advisors to allocate resources and resolve operational bottlenecks
• Serve as a professional point of contact for scheduling and operational inquiries

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Qualifications

Careertakes and our client seek candidates who can operate independently, communicate at a high level, and quickly turn analysis into process improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree from a Top 50 university required
• Genuine interest in college preparation, admissions, or academic consulting; prior internship or work experience in the college-prep space is strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a bias toward building repeatable processes
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills suitable for interacting with high-achieving students and families
• Adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• High proficiency with modern workplace tools (CRMs, project management software, Google Workspace, Excel)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour (actual pay commensurate with experience)
• Competitive base pay plus performance incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, paid time off, etc.)
• Clear, documented path for rapid advancement into operational management or consultative client-facing roles
• Mentorship from experienced industry leaders and exposure to strategic business operations

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Why This Role

• Fast career trajectory—this position is designed to promote internally for high performers
• Significant responsibility and visibility with leadership early in your career
• Work at the intersection of client service, process design, and data—great experience for operations or consulting careers

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.