Academic Strategy Associate (f/m/d)

Academic Strategy Associate - Join Our Innovative Team at think-cell Software

Our Story

At think-cell, we create powerful software solutions that help professionals be more efficient and productive. Founded in 2002 and based in Berlin, our tools integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Office to help users create presentations, charts, and diagrams with ease. Our dynamic, international team values creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence.

What You Will Do

You will be end-to-end contributing to a strategic priority of think-cell – the growth of the academic program . In the role as you will be responsible for a broad range of tasks, and there will be (almost) no typical day during your time at think-cell.

In our academic program we bring think-cell and state-of-the-art storytelling to the next generation of leading professionals. This means we provide students and professors with free access to our tool, so that they can already benefit from think-cell during their time at school (find out more here ). We have big plans to grow the program significantly with the next years – and you can be an integral part of it.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize case Competitions: Conceptualize, market, and execute multiple international case competitions planned for 2026. You will own these initiatives end to end, including project planning, marketing, stakeholder coordination, and partnership management, with high visibility across internal and external stakeholders.

• Co-develop teaching material: Collaborate on the continuous improvement of our curriculum materials for faculty. This includes creating new content and co-developing materials together with contributors from leading academic institutions, ensuring academic rigor and practical relevance

• Drive growth: Co-own the growth of our academic programs. Working from a central role within the team, you will identify, test, and scale growth initiatives end to end—from strategic partnerships and outbound campaigns to performance marketing and new acquisition channels. You will have the autonomy to experiment quickly and iterate based on results.

• Enhance academics strategy: Support the development and operationalization of the academic strategy. This involves analyzing data, conducting research, and translating insights into actionable recommendations

• Get your hands dirty: As part of a small, agile “speedboat” team within think-cell, you will adapt quickly to shifting priorities and contribute wherever needed. You will work closely with the academic team and collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to ensure program success

You will be great for this position if you have

• Experience : 2+ years of work experience, preferably in a high-performance environment (e.g. management consulting, investment banking, PE, or VC-owned portfolio companies)

• Degree: Undergraduate degree, preferably in business, computer science, or other related fields; graduate degree is a plus

• Profile: Self-starter with a data driven mindset

• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail. Excellent organizational, time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks

• MS Suite: Proficient in Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint

• Location: Willingness to work on-site in our Berlin office 4 days per week, with 1 remote day

• Language & Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, (German is a big plus)

• Product: Experience in working with Microsoft Office and / or presentation creation - experience in working with think-cell is a strong plus

Our Values

As part of our team, you will embody and help shape the following principles that define us:

Forward Thinking : We embrace change and challenge the status quo.

Ownership : We take pride in our work and learn from our mistakes.

Customer First : We prioritize delivering lasting value.

Unified Team : We foster collaboration, respect, and integrity.

Strive for Excellence : We set ambitious goals and pursue quality.

We believe in a human hiring process, every application is personally reviewed.

Why is think-cell the right place for you?

We empower over 1.3 million users across 35,000 companies, including top consulting firms and major global enterprises. With offices in Berlin, Munich, Denver, Boston, London, Tokyo, and Dubai, we’re a diverse team of over 210 people, committed to innovation and excellence.

think-cell is more than a job – it's a chance to be part of an innovative, inclusive team that values collaboration and growth. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Together, we can shape the future of productivity software. We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to the team!