Education and Research, Consulting Analyst - Q1 2027 Start Date (December 2026 Graduates)

About the role

Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We collaborate with education organizations to develop strategies and implement solutions that enable the transformative change our clients need to own their future. Together, we empower clients to drive innovation, create sustainable funding streams and deliver better student outcomes.

Today, leaders of higher education institutions and academic medical centers are spending too much time reacting to market forces, rather than focusing on the essential priorities that help students, faculty and staff thrive. The most productive path forward requires an intentional approach and innovative thinking, whereby stakeholders across the entire institution rally around a shared vision and embrace the hard work of effecting change.

You'll help our clients to achieve organizational effectiveness, improve student outcomes, implement new technologies and align resources and investments to ensure long-term sustainability.

Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.

Our Analysts join us from a wide range of backgrounds and make an immediate impact working as part of a team committed to developing creative insights, implementing processes, and driving tangible results. We provide access to the training and coaching you need while you work independently or in group settings to get hands on experience in building effective relationships and creating solutions for our clients.

As an Analyst, you'll work across a wide range of clients and projects which vary in length and size. In addition to client work, you'll also get a chance to participate in various culture building initiatives and programs beginning day one.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct and participate in key stakeholder interviews with clients to gather qualitative data and information and develop an understanding of institutional culture.
• Connect with internal team members throughout project engagements by presenting key takeaways, communicating project updates, and organizing overall project logistics.
• Execute project workplans, escalate risks and barriers, and coordinate client communication to help ensure project delivery timelines are achieved.
• Observe and assess key areas of opportunity with a range of stakeholders, then synthesize findings into comprehensive recommendations for clients.
• Coordinating with a variety of internal and external research administration stakeholders to improve processes and drive efficiency.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and communicate synthesized results to senior internal team members to inform client deliverables.
• Monitoring institutional research compliance to ensure adherence to federal and/or state regulations.
• Communicating with research staff, research departments, and research sponsors to help progress projects from commencement to completion.
• A consulting role with Huron requires travel to client sites. The nature and frequency of travel will depend on the specific project requirements and client needs.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to this position, or equivalent work experience, obtained by December 2026; business or healthcare-related fields are preferred.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn.
• Adaptability and accountability in a dynamic environment.
• Comfort learning and applying emerging technologies, including AI.
• Interest in working with higher education institutions
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• While this role does not have an in-office attendance requirement, candidates must be in or willing to relocate to one of the following hub cities: Boston, Chicago, Washington, DC, Denver, or New York.
• U.S. work authorization is required
• Position Level
• Analyst
• Country
• United States of America