Summer 2025 Associate, Corporate StrategyNew

Our Associate program is a paid opportunity that allows participants to contribute to the organization’s success while at the same time applying learnings from the classroom. This semester we will continue with a hybrid program and will offer each participant the opportunity to gain in-office experience for approximately 3-days a week. Associates are responsible for their individual transportation and housing needs.

Associate Expectations

All Associates are expected to work 24-29.9 hours a week during the session. While each Associate will be working with a specific division, they will have the opportunity to learn about other areas within Excel, through lunch and learns held throughout the semester.

Important Dates

Our Summer Program runs from Monday, June 2nd, 2025 through Friday, August 22nd, 2025

Office Hours

• 9:00 am‐6:00 PM CT, Monday-Friday OR as agreed upon with advisor. Days in office must be coordinated with Advisor’s schedules.
  
  

Our Associates Must

• Be available to work under 30 hours per week.
• Be available to report to the Chicago office approximately 3-days a week.
• Have a senior standing in college (must have completed your junior year of undergrad)
  
  

OR

• Be enrolled in a graduate school/law school
  
  

OR

• Have a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree.
  
  

Interview Process

• Applications will close on April 4th, 2025
• If selected, the expectation is that offers will be extended mid-end of April.
• The program will begin on June 2, 2025.
  
  

Corporate Strategy Associate Expectations

• Assist in researching industry trends, competitor strategies, and market opportunities to inform agency growth plans.
• Support the development of presentations, reports, and strategic proposals for internal stakeholders and leadership or board meetings.
• Analyze data to identify insights that improve talent acquisition, retention, and performance strategies
• Help streamline operational workflows, including CRM updates, scheduling, and communication between departments.
• Conduct background research on potential partners or sponsors to support business development efforts.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to create innovative offerings for athletes and corporate partners.
• Assist with ad-hoc administrative tasks to ensure seamless execution of strategic and talent initiatives.
  
  

The pay for this position is: $16.20 per hour. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the California and New York City Salary Transparency Law.