Business Operations Associate @ Cartwheel
placeCambridge, MA
attach_money $105,000
businessOn Site
scheduleFull Time
Posted 18 hours ago
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Email Hiring Manager
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Job Details
Overview
Cartwheel, an early-stage company building a new kind of mental health program for kids, is seeking a Business Operations Associate. This role supports school staff by leading clinical and operational projects that improve patient intake, scheduling efficiency, and overall quality of care.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead clinical and operational projects including patient intake and scheduling efficiency initiatives.
- Drive strategic initiatives such as new service lines, strategic partnerships, and state expansions.
- Support the Clinical Care team by evaluating needs, running analyses, and implementing performance-improving initiatives.
- Flex into roles like executive support, financial modeling, business case development, and capacity modelling.
Who You Are
- 2-3+ years in management consulting or strategic operations in a healthcare startup.
- Experienced in analytics using SQL, Google Sheets, Looker, and dashboard troubleshooting.
- Skilled in business case and financial modeling.
- Proficient in project management using tools like Asana.
- Detail-oriented and capable of manual data calculations if needed.
Why You’ll Love Cartwheel
- Team-based and mission-driven culture focused on improving kids' mental health.
- Competitive total compensation between $90,000 and $120,000.
- Excellent benefits including health insurance, equity, 401K match, and educational stipend.
- Remote work environment with periodic in-person retreats; Boston or NYC preferred.
- Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that impact millions of students.
Key Skills/Competency
Project Management, Analytics, Financial Modeling, SQL, Looker, Asana, Healthcare, Strategic Planning, Operational Efficiency, Data Analysis
How to Get Hired at Cartwheel
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight analytics, operations, and project management skills.
- Research Cartwheel: Understand their mission and clinical focus.
- Show your impact: Use specific examples from strategic projects.
- Prepare for technical questions: Expect SQL and dashboard queries.
- Engage with team culture: Demonstrate collaborative experience with diverse stakeholders.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review SQL queries and data extraction techniques.
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Practice dashboard building in Looker and Google Sheets.
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Familiarize with EMR systems and data tools.
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Explore financial modeling and business case scenarios.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a challenging project managed independently.
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Explain a time you coordinated with diverse teams.
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Discuss handling complex operational data issues.
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Share experiences managing conflicting stakeholder priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cartwheel look for in a Business Operations Associate candidate?
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