Strategic Planning Co-op

Centro Escolar University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing for eligible distance

Hands-on enterprise data experience

Mentorship from professionals

Exposure to senior leadership

Company events & intern socials

Paid community service hours

Onsite fitness center

Mental health services

Strong work culture

Job summary

Centro Escolar University is offering an onsite co-op role focused on corporate development and strategic partnerships in New York. You will participate in M&A activities, support platform enhancements, and work with cross-functional teams to streamline processes.

The role emphasizes data-driven business analysis and collaboration with senior leaders. Ideal candidates are enrolled in an MBA program with an engineering background, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and can commit to the full co-op term and

Qualifications

• GPA of at least 3.0 is required.
• MBA candidacy with an Engineering background is preferred.
• Must be able to work onsite for the full duration of the co-op and commit to the defined term windows.

Responsibilities

• Participate in potential M&A, investment, and strategic partnership opportunities.
• Support maintenance and improvement of the M&A partnership pipeline platform.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Planning, Technology Business Unit, and Business Planning teams.
• Leverage AI tools to identify recurring Corporate Development workflows for optimization.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Independent & team work

Ambiguity tolerance & critical/creativ

Education

GPA 3.0+

MBA in progress with Engineering degree

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Participate directly in potential M&A, investment, and strategic partnership opportunities.
• Support the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the team’s M&A partnership pipeline platform.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Planning, Technology Business Unit, and Business Planning teams.
• Work with AI tools to identify recurring Corporate Development workflows that could be improved through enterprise AI tools, such as market scans, meeting preparation, and target summaries.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Business (MBA) with an existing Engineering degree.
• Ability to work onsite for the full duration of the co-op, with term options including Spring, Spring & Summer, Summer, Summer & Fall, or Fall.

What sets you apart:

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, critical and creative thinking, attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

• Wage: $20.00 - $30.00+ per hour, depending on education and experience.
• Paid housing including furnishings, utilities, and Wi-Fi for employees residing 50+ miles from work location.
• Hands-on experience in enterprise data and technology.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and executive team.
• Company-sponsored events and intern socials.
• Paid community service hours.
• Onsite fitness center and occupational health clinic.
• Mental health advocate services.
• Best-in-class work culture.