Spark Admissions Looking for Full-Time Research Analyst Full Time

We are a thriving educational consulting firm seeking a full-time, salaried research analyst to join our team. We offer a flexible work
environment and supportive, thoughtful colleagues. We are Boston-based but completely open to telecommuting candidates. This position
requires no travel.

The strength of Spark Admissions is in its company culture, which fosters a work environment that is respectful,
kind, and collaborative. If you are interested in joining a team of encouraging, brilliant, thoughtful, and creative colleagues, we urge you
to apply.

The primary responsibilities for this position are as follows:

• Editing and providing
  constructive criticism on short pieces of writing
• Conducting research on educational topics
• Developing strategic education
  plans
• Finding and describing extracurricular, volunteering, and research opportunities
• Updating and maintaining
  databases
• Producing assorted client deliverables

The ideal background for the Research Analyst
includes:

• An undergraduate or graduate degree from a selective university
• A graduate degree (candidates with
  degrees in fields like history, literature, languages, and political science have historically thrived at Spark, but we are open to all
  fields)
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Experience with research and comfort with outreach to individuals and
  organizations to gather information
• Impressive work ethic and high level of efficiency
• Excellent organizational,
  analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and to respond well to feedback
• At least 3 years of work experience or combination of work experience and graduate school

Please do not apply for
this role if you do not have the aforementioned skills and background.

Overall, we will favor fit with our culture above all
else.

The Spark Admissions Research Analyst is a full-time, salaried role with a salary range from $65,000 to $85,000 based upon
experience, along with bonus potential. Benefits include a strong Blue Cross Blue Shield health plan, generous holiday and vacation package,
and ample flexibility of scheduling.

All interested parties, please send a resume and cover letter to the following address: [email protected]. Please craft your cover
letter carefully, as only applications with cover letters will be reviewed.