Research Analyst, Academic Strategy

**Who we are**:
Our purpose is to add life to a lifetime of learning. We have more than 20,000 employees that deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose - to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them.

This position sits within our Virtual Learning Business, specifically in Pearson Online Learning Services (POLS), helping to support our various academic partner institutions in Higher Education.

**Your role**:
As our Research Analyst, you will support the Director of Academic Strategy and other Academic Strategists in day-to-day research activities with an emphasis on the following:

- Complete academic research requests and needs (market data, discipline data, competitive sets, data visualization, etc.)
- Update and maintain key discipline-related tools such as Career Spotlight, Environmental Scans, discipline reports (in conjunction with an Academic Strategist)
- Maintain databases such as the Comprehensive Tool, Pricing Tool, Academic Partner Tableau Opportunity Scorecard dashboard, and others
- Assist with matrix tool development such as emerging academic markets and/or program selection in conjunction with an Academic Strategist

Areas of research include resourcing from the following: Google Adwords (search volume), Emsi/Burning Glass data, BLS data, Online Degree Database, IPEDs data, discipline-specific data sources, and other sources as needed.

This role interacts with other research analysts in POLS as well as other key teams (finance, student acquisition, etc.) to share content on key work products and ensure connectivity, discuss best practices in secondary research and reporting.

**Your qualifications**:

- A 4-year degree from an accredited institution in Market Research, Statistics, Behavioral Sciences, or equivalent discipline OR appropriate combination of experience and education
- Preferably 1-2 years of experience in higher education research, marketing analytics, strategy, consulting, or related experience
- A demonstrated ability to work remotely with mínimal supervision under highly-dynamic workloads (as this is a remote-accessible position)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with stakeholders to drive research efforts and actions from those efforts forward
- Ability to work creatively, using a variety of resources with a track record of developing actionable recommendations from research data and desire to stay up-to-date and engaged with cultural trends to bring fresh, relevant points of view to the development of strategy and creative visualizations
- Strong reliance on data to tell the story and ability to provide data to support or refute assumptions
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills to analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and present data findings; The ability to use and assess data - both qualitative and quantitative; the ability to structure analysis and derive logical, accurate conclusions will be critical.
- Software experience with: Tableau database and dashboard creation/updates; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (including using and creating templates and data visualization tools)
- Preferred, but not required: Experience with educational datasets or analytical tools that monitor education, workforce, or labor trends such as: Google AdWords search volume, EMSI/ Burning Glass, BLS data, Online Degree Database, or IPEDs

Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other group protected by law.

**Job**: MARKETING

**Organization**: Virtual Learning

**Schedule**: FULL\_TIME

**Req ID**: 6103