Research Intern
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Job Description
About Company
Hawkes Learning is an educational technology company dedicated to helping college students succeed through its innovative courseware. The company achieves this by partnering directly with college professors and recommending personalized learning solutions for their classrooms. Hawkes Learning is currently experiencing rapid expansion, implementing its learning solutions into both physical and virtual campuses nationwide.
Job Description
Hawkes Learning is seeking detail-oriented, self-motivated interns for a temporary, remote, 4-week assignment. This role is a short-term research project designed to support the higher education software sales team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct online research for 50 assigned higher education institutions.
• Collect and record course-specific data for the following courses at each institution: Developmental Math / Co-requisite Math, Developmental English / Co-requisite English, Freshman Composition, College Algebra or Pre-Calculus, Statistics, Liberal Arts Math or Quantitative Reasoning, Calculus, Biology, Psychology.
• Enter information into a standardized template that will be provided.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of data.
• Participate in a 1-hour virtual training session at the start of the project.
• Attend brief (15-minute) check-in meetings four days per week during the project to report progress and receive support.
Project Details:
• Timeline: 4-week duration (July 28-August 25).
• Estimated Time Commitment: 75–80 hours total.
• Hours: Flexible.
• Location: Remote.
• Compensation: $3,000, paid upon successful project completion, as an independent contractor.
What You’ll Gain:
• Real-world experience in market research and sales operations.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to an impactful business initiative.
• A strong addition to your resume for roles in business, sales, research, or marketing.
Requirements:
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent online research skills.
• Proficient in using Excel spreadsheets.
• Able to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Experience with CRM platforms is a plus but not required.
