Research Associate

Who We Are:
HelioCampus was founded with the purpose of helping college & university leaders navigate today’s growing pressures. As one of EdTech’s most steadily growing companies, our roots in higher ed ground us in the critical nature of this work.

What We Do:
We help our clients navigate today’s high stakes with data and Institutional Performance Management practices. Together with our clients, we chart a path to sustainability by borrowing practices from the most successful businesses.

How We Do It:
We approach our work with a “we’re on it” attitude that the higher ed community has come to know and expect from our team. We’re data geeks to our core, committed to simplifying the toughest challenges and operating with transparency. Our most successful team members are change agents who love a challenge.

How You'll Help:

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 Will Do:

• Work remotely a minimum of 10-15 hours per week but no more than 30 hours per week
• Search university websites and other resources to determine the function of university employees and job titles
• Analyze university job descriptions
• Assist Implementation Team with client request lists
• Attend and support client meetings as needed
• Support the Client Success Team in other special projects as needed

You Will Be a Good Fit For This Role If You:

• Have an inquisitive attitude with an eagerness to learn and willingness to ask questions
• Are flexible, accountable, and a team player
• Are able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Are able to prioritize multiple tasks without compromising quality
• Are analytical and have the ability to think on the fly
• Have strong skills in interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and time management

Nice To Have’s Include: 

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

Technology Requirements:

• Access to fast and reliable internet
• Access to a computer

Location:

This specific role is remote, with an option to travel to the Chapel Hill, NC office.

Benefits:

Flexible work schedule, company events, and a fun collaborative work environment.

What We Believe:

HelioCampus is an equal opportunity employer, and 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.

Disclaimer:
The list of responsibilities described above is not comprehensive. Other tasks not mentioned here may be required.  Changing business conditions may trigger changes to job responsibilities.  This job description is not an employment contract.

Physical Qualifications:

This position requires the following physical qualifications to support a productive remote work environment. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. If you require accommodations, please discuss this during the application process.

Vision: Sufficient visual acuity to read documents, view computer screens, and engage in tasks that require attention to detail.

Hearing: Ability to communicate effectively in person (as applicable) and via phone or video conferencing, ensuring clear understanding of verbal instructions.

Fine Motor Skills: Proficient use of hands for typing, using a mouse, and managing office equipment such as printers and scanners.

Lifting: Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds (e.g., office supplies or equipment).