Associate Consultant - Workplace Advisory in Education

Gallup; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site cafeteria

Fitness center

Employee stock ownership program

Job summary

Gallup in Omaha is seeking an Associate Consultant for K-12 schools and higher education. You will build trusted advisory relationships, transforming education systems and turning challenges into positive results. The role involves developing expertise in workplace dynamics and leading change for leaders, faculty, staff and students.

You will gain mentoring and collaborate with seasoned Gallup consultants, laying a strong foundation for long-term career advancement as a Gallup leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required by May 2027.
• Availability to start full-time in June 2027.
• At least 1 year of experience in PM, client management, business development, fundraising or related activities.
• Demonstrated leadership in education or volunteer/professional work.
• On-site work at Gallup's Omaha office Monday-Thursday; remote Friday.
• US work eligibility; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Organize and orchestrate change management programs and high-quality deliverables.
• Decipher education leaders' needs and identify data-driven insights.
• Leverage human and AI insights to translate data into actionable steps for leaders.
• Influence leaders to align and act by building client relationships.
• Collaborate to develop, present, and facilitate executive sessions.
• Design sustainable solutions for ongoing growth and business impact.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Data-driven insights

Change management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree by May 2027

Tools

Executive sessions

Job description

Gallup is accepting applications through Oct. 30, 2026, for this full-time role, scheduled to start in June 2027.

Help education leaders enhance their students' experiences as you build your consulting career.

As an associate consultant for K-12 school systems and higher education institutions, you will build trusted advisory relationships that transform systems and institutions and turn complicated education challenges into positive results.

In this role, you will develop knowledge, skills and expertise on workplace dynamics and issues. Your bold thinking, effective communication, project management expertise, commitment to excellence and inspiring influence will lead to lasting change for educational systems and their leaders, faculty, staff and students.

You'll contribute to real client work from the start, get mentoring based on your strengths, and collaborate with experienced Gallup consultants to build a strong foundation for long-term career advancement and success as a leader at Gallup.

What You'll Do

• Organize and orchestrate detailed change management programs and high-quality deliverables
• Decipher education leaders' greatest needs
• Identify data-driven insights about your client school systems and institutions
• Combine human and artificial intelligence to turn data insights into actionable steps for leaders
• Influence leaders and teams to align and act by building deep client relationships
• Collaborate to develop, present and facilitate executive sessions
• Position and design sustainable solutions for ongoing growth and business impact

Who We Want

• Organized overachievers who thrive on managing multiple client relationships and projects with precision, urgency and attention to detail
• Critical thinkers who use both human insight and artificial intelligence to solve education challenges and create sustainable, data-driven solutions
• Continual learners who ask thoughtful questions, listen with intellectual curiosity, and immerse themselves in researching and understanding the education industry
• Competitive performers who are energized by a fast-paced environment, push beyond the status quo and continually strive to be the best
• Trusted advisers whose professional presence, business acumen and engaging personalities empower them to challenge assumptions, initiate change and influence decisions with research-based recommendations
• Client-obsessed management consultants who are motivated to serve others and grow lasting partnerships by delivering meaningful outcomes

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree by May 2027 required
• Availability to start working full time in June 2027 required
• At least one year of experience in project management, client management, business development, fundraising or recruitment, and/or entrepreneurial efforts in school, volunteering, internships or professional work required
• Demonstrated leadership experience and outstanding performance in education, volunteer activities or professional work required
• A commitment to working on-site at Gallup's Omaha office Monday through Thursday required, with the option to work remotely on Friday
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. required; this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship

What You'll Experience

• Mission-driven work: Make a meaningful difference in the world with your unique contributions, commitment to service and exceptional outcomes.
• An empowering culture: Collaborate with smart, passionate people who love what they do and welcome your ideas, perspectives and experiences.
• Learning and development: Grow in your career as we invest in what you do best, encourage curiosity and create an environment where it's safe - and expected - to challenge the status quo.
• Brand strength, startup energy: Thrive in an innovative environment backed by a trusted brand.
• A vibrant workplace: Enjoy a n on-site cafeteria, fitness center, federal credit union and state-of-the-art child development center, all on a beautiful downtown Omaha campus along the Missouri River.

About Gallup

At Gallup, we change the world, one client at a time, through extraordinary analytics and advice on everything important facing humankind. Learn more about our work and life at Gallup.

Gallup offers a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and other insurance options; a fully vested 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching; an employee stock ownership program; family-building benefits; an employee assistance program; and various reimbursements and activities that enhance our associates' wellbeing. We also offer an estimated annual salary range of $60,000-$70,000 for this role. Salaries are based on a variety of factors, including an individual's education, experience and skills.