Education and Research, Consulting Analyst - Q1 2027 Start Date (December 2026 Graduates)

Huron; United States; Hybride; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Wellness program with health screening

Résumé du poste

Huron Consulting Group seeks an Analyst to support client projects across higher education and academic medical centers. You will conduct stakeholder interviews, analyze qualitative and quantitative data, and present findings to internal teams and clients, driving tangible outcomes.

The role involves travel to client sites as needed; there is no mandatory in-office attendance. Candidates should have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication, and a willingness to learn and adapt in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to this position or equivalent work experience
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities
• Effective written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn
• Adaptability and accountability in dynamic environments
• Comfort learning and applying emerging technologies, including AI
• Willingness to relocate to hub cities: Boston, Chicago, Washington, DC, Denver, or New York
• U.S. work authorization required

Responsabilités

• Conduct stakeholder interviews with clients to gather qualitative data and understand institutional culture
• Coordinate with internal team members and manage project logistics
• Execute project workplans, identify risks, and communicate with clients to meet timelines
• Synthesize findings into actionable recommendations for clients
• Collaborate with research administration stakeholders to improve processes
• Analyze data and communicate results to senior team members
• Monitor research compliance with federal/state regulations
• Support communication with research staff, departments, and sponsors to advance projects

Connaissances

Excel

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Adaptability

AI familiarity

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

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. Our Analysts join us from a wide range of backgrounds and make an immediate impact working as part of a team committed to developing creative insights, implementing processes, and driving tangible results. We provide access to the training and coaching you need while you work independently or in group settings to get hands on experience in building effective relationships and creating solutions for our clients. As an Analyst, you’ll work across a wide range of clients and projects which vary in length and size. In addition to client work, you’ll also get a chance to participate in various culture building initiatives and programs beginning day one.

A consulting role with Huron requires travel to client sites. The nature and frequency of travel will depend on the specific project requirements and client needs.

Job 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, elevate 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.
• Coordinating 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.
• Monitoring institutional research compliance to ensure adherence to federal and/or state regulations.
• Communicating with research staff, research departments, and research sponsors to help progress projects from commencement to completion.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to this position, or equivalent work experience, obtained by December2026; business or healthcare-related fields are preferred.
• Minimum cumulative GPAof3.0.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and eagernesstolearn.
• Adaptabilityand accountability in dynamic environment.
• Comfort learning and applying emerging technologies, including AI.
• Interestin workingwith highereducationinstitutions Strongproblem‑solving skillsandattentiontodetail.
• While thisroledoesnothaveanin‑office attendance requirement, candidatesmustbein or willing to relocateto oneof the following hub cities:Boston,Chicago, Washington, DC, Denver, or NewYork.
• U.S. work authorization is required

Position Level Analyst Country United States of America

Benefits and Compensation

Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents
• a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match
• an employee stock purchase plan
• a generous Paid Time Off policy
• paid parental leave and adoption assistance

Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year.

All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug‑free workplace.