Associate Consultant – College Recruiting

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Massachusetts seeks a quantitative research analyst to support client projects with data-driven analysis and clear reporting. You will design analyses using Excel and statistical tools, collect insights from interviews, literature, and surveys, and author client-ready presentations.

You will work with cross-functional teams, including global colleagues, and may travel as needed. The role emphasizes effective communication, data storytelling, and delivering actionable recommendations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Experience with analytical modeling, statistics, and large datasets.
• Familiarity with Python, R, SQL or statistical packages preferred.
• Willingness to travel; travel is an integral part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis related to projects.
• Design analyses using spreadsheets, database tools, statistical analysis, and process mapping.
• Gather research through interviews, literature and Internet searches, and survey interpretation.
• Author client presentations and other deliverables.
• Present findings to clients and senior consulting staff.
• Typically work on one or two project teams simultaneously.
• Participate in client-facing opportunities.
• Collaborate with client teams and colleagues across the globe.

Skills

Advanced Excel Skills

Statistical Analysis

Data Manipulation

Analytical Modeling

Python Familiarity

R Familiarity

Client Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

R

Statistical Packages

Job description

• Conduct research and analysis related to projects
• Design analyses using spreadsheets, database tools, statistical analysis, and process mapping
• Gather research through interviews, literature and Internet searches, and survey interpretation
• Author client presentations and other deliverables
• Present findings to clients and senior consulting staff
• Typically work on one or two project teams simultaneously
• Participate in client-facing opportunities
• Collaborate with client teams and colleagues across the globe

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from a top tier university
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced skills within Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with analytical modeling, statistical analysis, optimization, and/or manipulation of large datasets
• Familiarity with Python, R, SQL, or statistical packages is preferred
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
• Willingness to travel; travel is an integral part of the role

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in research and analysis, utilizing advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills to create impactful client presentations. Proficient in statistical analysis and data manipulation, with familiarity in programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Advanced Excel Skills
• Statistical Analysis
• Data Manipulation
• Client Presentation Skills
• Familiarity with Python

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Statistical Analysis
• Analytical Modeling
• Data Manipulation
• Process Mapping
• Optimization

Soft Skills

• Excellent Written Communication
• Excellent Verbal Communication
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Multitasking
• Time Management

Industry Keywords

• Research
• Data Analysis
• Client-Facing Opportunities
• Project Teams
• Global Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

• Excel
• PowerPoint
• SQL
• R
• Statistical Packages