Education and Research, Consulting Analyst

About the Role

Huron collaborates with education organizations to develop strategies and implement solutions for transformative change. Analysts make an immediate impact by developing creative insights, implementing processes, and driving tangible results. The role provides access to training and coaching while gaining hands-on experience. Analysts work across a range of clients and projects, and participate in culture-building initiatives.

Key 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.
• Coordinate 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.
• Monitor institutional research compliance to ensure adherence to federal and/or state regulations.
• Communicate with research staff, research departments, and research sponsors to help progress projects from commencement to completion.
• Travel to client sites, with nature and frequency depending on specific project requirements and client needs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products
• Comfort learning and applying emerging technologies, including AI.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Interest in working with higher education institutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• 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.