Education Research, Strategy and Operations Consulting Associate/Sr Analyst

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 03:41

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.

Higher education institutions face increasingly complex financial challenges that demand rigorous analysis and data-driven decision-making. As a Consulting Associate/Sr Analyst at Huron, you will apply your quantitative and analytical skills to help colleges and universities navigate these challenges with clarity and confidence.

In this role, you will build and refine financial models, analyze institutional data, and translate complex findings into actionable insights that inform strategic and operational decisions.

You will work directly with client teams to support financial planning, resource allocation, and performance improvement initiatives — bringing structure and precision to problems that have real impact on institutional sustainability.

If you are a analytically driven professional who thrives on solving complex problems and is eager to apply your skills in a mission-driven environment, Huron offers the opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in higher education

Job Description

Required:

• Current U.S. work authorization required

• A minimum of 2 plus years of experience in consulting, Higher Education, or relevant work experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Finance or Accounting

• MBA highly preferred

• Advanced experience with analytical tools such as Excel

• Strong background in quantitative reasoning & analytics

• Financial modeling experience

• Prior Consulting experience is highly desired

• Ability to travel on a 50% basis annually, work extended hours as necessary

The estimated base salary range for this job is $95,000 - $120,000. (Pease note that this range is reflective of both Sr Analysts and Associate levels, 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 $104,500 - $138,000. 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