Education Research Consulting Sr, Associate/Assoicate, Research Security/Export Control

Huron Consulting Group Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with generous employer-m…

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off and parental leave

Job summary

Huron Consulting Group, in the United States, seeks a Senior Associate/Associate in Research Security Compliance to lead project work streams for institutional governance and compliance. You will collaborate with university and healthcare leadership to enhance organizational effectiveness and drive sustainable research security transformation.

The role emphasizes consulting excellence, stakeholder management, and the ability to deliver complex solutions across research security, export control,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of consulting experience in Higher Education, Healthcare, or related fields.
• Direct experience in a research security or export control office within a university, hospital, or research institute.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead consulting projects focused on research security, export control, and institutional governance.
• Collaborate with client staff and leadership, manage junior team members, and implement comprehensive solutions to improve administration processes related to research security.

Skills

Research security operations

Higher education governance

Hospital administration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Export Compliance Professional certification (ECoP)

Job description

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. As a Higher Education Consulting Sr. Associate/Associate in Research Security Compliance, you will lead project work streams for Huron clients to implement complex solutions in institutional governance and compliance. You'll collaborate with university and healthcare leadership to enhance organizational effectiveness and drive sustainable research security administration transformation and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead consulting projects focused on research security, export control, and institutional governance while utilizing Huron methodologies and analytics tools.
• Collaborate with client staff and leadership, manage junior Huron team members, and implement comprehensive solutions to improve administration processes related to research security.

Skills & Tools:

• Strong consulting and relationship-building abilities with expertise in research security operations, higher education and hospital administration, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with higher education and hospital governance tools, analytics, and the ability to manage complex projects across multiple stakeholders.

Role Snapshot

As a Higher Education Consulting Sr. Associate/Associate in Research Security Compliance, you will lead project work streams for Huron clients to implement complex solutions in institutional governance and compliance. You'll collaborate with university and healthcare leadership to enhance organizational effectiveness and drive sustainable research security administration transformation and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead consulting projects focused on research security, export control, and institutional governance while utilizing Huron methodologies and analytics tools.
• Collaborate with client staff and leadership, manage junior Huron team members, and implement comprehensive solutions to improve administration processes related to research security.

Skills & Tools:

• Strong consulting and relationship-building abilities with expertise in research security operations, higher education and hospital administration, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with higher education and hospital governance tools, analytics, and the ability to manage complex projects across multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Required: Current U.S. work authorization required A minimum of 3 years of experience in consulting, Higher Education, Healthcare, or relevant work experience Direct experience working in a research security and / or export control office or function of a university, hospital, or research institute. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%. Huron has a Targeted Travel model focused on meeting the expectations of our clients and prioritizing a nimbler and more inclusive environment for our employees.
• Preferred: Export Compliance Professional (ECoP®) certification preferred Experience in secure research, conflicts of interest, conflicts of commitment, research operations, and/or regulatory compliance Previous consulting experience

The estimated base salary for this job is 100,000- $145,000

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 $115,000 - $166,750.

Position Level Senior Associate

Country United States of America

At Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work…together.

The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs.

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.

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.