Craydel
🎓Craydel
StrategicOperationsAssociate
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“Strategic Operations Associate at Craydel. Skills: operations, strategy, execution, data analysis. Drive follow-through on strategic and operational priorities. Capture key action items and help teams execute”
What You'll Achieve.
drive enrollments
Industry & Context.
problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Economics, Operations, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field, 2–5 years of experience in startup operations, strategy, project coordination, management consulting, or similar analytical/execution-focused roles, prior experience in a startup, high-growth company, consulting environment, or operationally intensive role, familiarity with AI tools and workflows, proven ability to leverage AI to improve productivity, analysis, and execution, analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to interpret data and translate insights into action, Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and execute in fast-paced environments, Excellent organizational and follow-through skills with attention to detail, Comfortable working across multiple teams, stakeholders, and markets simultaneously, written and verbal communication skills, High level of ownership, initiative, and intellectual curiosity
What You'll Do.
Drive follow-through on strategic and operational priorities
Capture key action items and help teams execute
Support cross-functional teams in solving operational challenges
Use AI tools to improve analysis
Identify recurring operational patterns
Recommend process improvements
Coordinate and support initiative execution
Partner with teams across different markets
Ensure accountability
and operational consistency
Take ownership of operational initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with leadership teams across multiple functions; Support initiatives spanning admissions, marketing campaigns, partnerships, school engagement; Work closely with Craydel’s Co-founder; Partner with teams across different markets
Communication Scope
written communication skills; verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
project coordination
Full Job Description
ABOUT CRAYDEL At Craydel, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and create opportunities. Our mission is to democratize access to quality higher education for students and working professionals in Sub-Saharan Africa. We exist because we know that education should not be a privilege reserved for the few, but a right available to everyone, regardless of their background or location. We have helped over 100, 000 students find the right university and currently provide access to 500+ universities in 40+ study destinations around the globe. Our commitment is to ensure that every student/working professional has the chance to achieve their educational and professional goals. MISSION STATEMENT To build strategic university relationships that drive enrollments (Craydel's North Star Metric) and deliver value to Craydel’s learners ABOUT THE ROLE Craydel is looking for a highly analytical, execution-oriented, and ambitious Strategic Operations Associate to work closely with Craydel’s Co-founder across multiple markets and business functions. This is a high-exposure role designed for someone who wants to build a long-term career in operations leadership. The role combines strategic thinking, operational execution, cross-functional coordination, data analysis, and problem-solving. Over time, the individual will progressively take ownership of operational functions and grow into broader operational leadership responsibilities. You will act as a strategic execution partner — helping teams move faster, solve problems, interpret data, identify patterns across markets, and ensure key initiatives are effectively followed through. You will work closely with leadership teams across multiple functions, supporting initiatives spanning admissions, marketing campaigns, partnerships, school engagement, operational performance, and other cross-functional priorities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, intellectually curious, proactive, comfortable with ambiguity, de
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