Higher Education-Strategy and Operations Consulting Associate (Flexible Location)

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 05:07

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.

An indispensable role… Huron clients approach us with a unique set of challenges. Our capable Associates/Sr Associates then lead project work streams utilizing Huron tools and methodologies—as well as innovative analytics and technologies--to implement complex, comprehensive solutions. Skilled relationship builders, our Associates/Sr Associates collaborate with client staff and leadership while managing and mentoring junior Huron staff. Everyone works in symphony to achieve a common objective: create and implement viable solutions. Associates/Sr Associates gain valuable, hands-on consulting experience…and that translates to career growth.

Begin your career with forward motion... Huron prides itself on being a firm big enough to boast a global footprint…yet not too big to preserve our entrepreneurial spirit. This allows everyone to make an impact and gives you access to a multitude of career paths. We’re dedicated to helping you reach your true potential…so prepare for an exciting career!

How far can you go? Join Huron and find out. Let’s get to work – together.

Required:

• Current U.S. work authorization required
• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in consulting, Higher Education, or relevant work experience
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Ability to travel on a 50% basis annually, work extended hours as necessary

Preferred Requirements:

• Advanced experience with analytical tools such as Excel
• Strong background in quantitative reasoning & analytics
• Financial modeling experience
• Prior Consulting experience is highly desired

The estimated base salary range for this job is $100,000 - $140,000. (P ease note that this range is reflective of senior level associate as well; and that pay discussions will be commensurate with experience). The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $112,000 - $165,200. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.

Position Level

Associate

Country

United States of America