education strategy & development analyst / associate

Constructor; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Laptop + monitor

English classes (iTalki)

Newborn bonus

Patent remuneration

Paid leave

Flexible location across Europe

Remote work available

Hybrid work (2 in-office, 3 remote)

Job summary

Constructor is seeking a seasoned strategy and corporate development professional to manage a cross-border pipeline of educational institutions, universities, and campus partnerships. You will evaluate market entry models, build robust financial cases, and lead due diligence across multiple countries.

The role requires strong analytical skills, fluent English, and the ability to present clear recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in top-tier strategy consulting, transaction advisory, or corporate development
• Experience with education or multi-site groups is a plus
• Fluent English and strong analytical thinking required

Responsibilities

• Maintain a pipeline of universities, colleges, K-12 groups, and campus locations
• Evaluate market entry models (acquisitions, partnerships, branch campuses, repurposing facilities)
• Produce country briefs on regulations, visa regimes, and market structures
• Lead due diligence on targets (academic/operating models, governance, accreditation)
• Develop financial cases (normalized P&Ls, unit economics, enrollment scenarios)
• Prepare materials for leadership and board discussions
• Keep records of reviewed institutions and supporting docs

Skills

Strategy experience

Financial analysis

Market entry

Due diligence

Cross-border collaboration

Presenting to leadership

Education

MBA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Описание:

Constructor is an international ecosystem spanning education, research, and technology. Its education entities include Constructor University, a research university in Bremen, Germany, and partner institutions offering degree programs, online education, and professional training across several continents.

Задачи:

Maintain a pipeline of universities, colleges, K-12 groups, and campus locations across priority countries Evaluate market entry models, including acquisitions, partnerships, branch campuses, and repurposing existing facilities, and recommend the best fit Produce country briefs covering regulations, student visa regimes, market structures, and key operators Build relationships with education leaders, operators, regulators, brokers, and partners to identify opportunities and market changes Lead diligence on shortlisted institutions, covering academic and operating models, management and ownership, accreditation, and regulatory position Build financial cases, including normalized P&Ls, unit economics per student, enrollment and capacity scenarios, and valuations against comparable transactions Develop and defend independent recommendations on each target to group leadership Support senior management during transactions, including advisor coordination and post-acquisition planning Study leading and fast-growing education groups and institutions, turning their business models and practices into benchmarks Apply benchmarks with institutional leadership to review operating models, growth and location strategies, and new programs and formats Prepare materials for group leadership and board discussions, and take on special projects as the education strategy develops Keep records of reviewed institutions and supporting documentation complete and current

Требования:

2–5 Years of experience in top-tier strategy consulting, transaction advisory, or corporate development or strategy at an education or other multi-site group Strong analytical thinking and the ability to structure unfamiliar markets or institutions and develop decision-ready views Comfortable working with financial analysis Sound commercial judgment in assessing institutions and acquisition or campus opportunities Proactive and self-sufficient, with the ability to conduct research and keep stakeholders informed Able to build relationships with academics, operators, and regulators across countries and cultures Able to present and defend recommendations to senior management Fluent English Будет плюсом: experience with education institutions, other languages

Условия:

• Flexible schedule, usually between 09:00/10:00 and 18:00/19:00
• Choice of work equipment, such as a laptop and monitor
• English classes through iTalki, valued at $130 monthly
• Newborn bonus of €500 per child
• Patent remuneration
• Paid leave
• Flexible location across European offices or remotely within Europe
• remote work is available in locations without offices
• and hybrid work in locations with offices (2 days in-office, 3 days remote)