Internship
Engagement Ambassador
Encoura
201-500 employees
Education data-driven enrollment platform for institutions
Compensation Overview
$18.66/hr
Bellingham, WA, USA
In Person
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- Current student at Western Washington University.
- Demonstrated strong command of English (both verbal and written).
- Capable of effectively communicating with a variety of individuals.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Must be able to operate in an office setting and routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.
- Must be able to work in an environment where the noise level is moderate.
- This is largely a sedentary role; Infrequent light physical effort is required (minimum of five pounds).
- The entry-level wage for this role starts at $18.66 / hour with the opportunity for longevity-based merit increases.
- This ongoing part-time position does not qualify for health benefits.
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
- Encoura complies with all state and local laws that require specific forms of paid time off.
- Contact donors and prospects to collect donations, verify information, and share institutional updates.
- Capable of following a script when reaching out to prospects.
- Accurately enter data into our computer system.
- Meet or exceed goals as outlined by your manager.
- Work a minimum number of shifts each week/month.
- Pass new hire and compliance trainings.
Encoura provides education technology and services that help students decide where to enroll and assist colleges, universities, and high schools in guiding that process. It combines education data, technology, research, and strategic insights, including the myOptions Encourage college-planning program and other data-driven digital services that support post-secondary enrollment, used by thousands of institutions. It differentiates itself by offering an integrated platform that pairs data and services with decades of education experience, backed by SOC2 Type II and TX RAMP certifications to protect customer information. Its goal is to transform education by empowering students and institutions to make informed choices and improve enrollment outcomes.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
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Founded
1972
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Acquired RNL in 2025, expanding services to over 2,000 institutions.
- Market Analysis and Opportunity+ model track student demand precisely.
- Partners with ACT and NRCCUA for 50+ years of education expertise.
What critics are saying
- RNL integration fails, causing 25-40% churn in 6-12 months.
- AI competitors like Zinnia undercut pricing by 60-80% in 12-18 months.
- Enrollment drops 15% from demographic cliff, collapsing demand in 24-36 months.
What makes Encoura unique
- Encoura Platform integrates machine learning with largest student data sources.
- Encourage program boosts college enrollment likelihood by 38%.
- Holds SOC2 Type II and TX RAMP Certifications from 2024.
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Company News
BGSU received a 2025 Recognition of Achievement Award at the Eduventures Research Innovation Awards
The Eduventures team will also announce the winners of their annual Innovation Awards, a distinguished conferment to colleges who break the mold in areas of enrollment management, student experience, and student outcomes.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harvard Division of Continuing Education (DCE) Emerging Technology Solutions Team was awarded a 2024 Eduventures Innovation Award at the annual Summit on June 13, 2024. The award recognizes DCE's design, development, and implementation of the HELIX Portable Blended Classroom that enables expanded teaching of blended classes, allowing local and remote students to have an immersive and connected learning experience in real-time and in any classroom setting.Prior to the development of the Portable Blended Classroom, HyFlex (Hybrid and Flexible) teaching was only available in a limited number of classrooms, requiring substantial financial and technical investments. The HELIX (Harvard Extension Live Interactive eXperience) Portable Blended Classroom allows Harvard faculty to teach to both classroom-based and remote students simultaneously from any classroom while removing the sense of distance and isolation that is frequently associated with synchronous online learning and teaching by students and instructors.The Harvard Division of Continuing Education has been awarded a 2024 Eduventures Innovation Award Post thisThis configuration, which combines easily available hardware with Zoom-based software, allows faculty to fully engage with all students, including the ability "look each other in the eye," with only a pair of portable carts that require minimal set-up and limited technical expertise to operate. The Portable Blended Classroom has been successfully used in hundreds of classes in a wide variety of classrooms across the Harvard campus by the Harvard Extension School, Harvard Summer School, Harvard College, and other Harvard professional schools.The DCE Emerging Technology Solutions Team is overseen by Henry Leitner, PhD, Chief Innovation Officer and Associate Dean, Information Technology. The Team supports DCE and its academic units.The Innovation Award was given by Eduventures Research, the research division of Encoura that provides higher education leaders primary research, analysis, and advisory services to support decision-making throughout the student life cycle. The award recognizes new approaches to teaching and learning or student support based on value to the institution, innovation, and relevance to the mission of the school.About the Harvard Division of Continuing EducationThe Harvard Division of Continuing Education is a division of Harvard University dedicated to bringing rigorous programs and innovative online teaching capabilities to modern purpose-driven learners including working professionals, high school students, visiting college students, and those seeking higher learning in retirement
"Whether or not these students will end up pursuing a bachelor's degree in the future, important career, life, and financial training is crucial to setting them up for success.". .
“We are thrilled to be honoring the institutions that have created new, actionable, and innovative programs that are changing the landscape for higher education and their shared commitment of serving their student bodies and the larger community.”. .