Associate Consultant

QS Quacquarelli Symonds

21h•Remote

About The Position

At QS, we believe that work should empower you. That’s why we foster a flexible working environment that encourages every employee to own their career whilst flourishing personally and professionally. Our company values underpin everything we do – we collaborate, respect and support each other. It’s our mission to empower motivated people around the world to fulfil their potential through higher education, ensuring that everyone has access to opportunities that change lives. Our diversity makes us stronger. By sharing our experiences, we learn from one another and achieve more together, driving progress across the sector. At QS, you’ll be responsible for implementing real change in the international higher education landscape. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that see a positive impact across the business and the wider sector. We’re confident you’ll feel right at home here. QS was named as one of Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® in the UK (October 2023), recognising the respect, trust and appreciation that drive our culture every day. And as a gold-accredited Investors in People organisation – putting us among the top 28% of workplaces globally – it’s official: QS is a place where everyone can thrive. As an Associate Consultant, this is what you’ll be doing: QS is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Associate to support its fast-growing higher education performance consulting practice. This role involves actively supporting the delivery of curricular analysis projects for higher education institutions, including report development, research activities, quality control, and process improvement. The successful candidate will work closely with consultants and cross-functional teams to produce high-quality analytical deliverables, contribute to the development of educational taxonomies and internal tools, and ensure projects are executed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with labor market demands and client needs. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a foundational understanding of the consulting process in curricular analysis, with growth potential for increased responsibility over time. QS is the world leader in higher education services, analytics, insights and intelligence. From consultancy to student mobility, academic partnerships to branding solutions, our services power both institutional and individual success. We’re behind the world’s most widely read university rankings (Meltwater 2023). Our QS World University Rankings® reach hundreds of millions, shaping decisions and guiding futures. Since launching in 1990, our impact and influence have only grown. Today, we work with more than 2,000 of the world’s leading higher education institutions, over 12,000 employers, and governments seeking change and socioeconomic development through higher education. Join QS and you’ll join an 800-strong community of problem-solvers, creators, collaborators and change-makers based in 40+ countries and 11 international offices, including Australia, Malaysia, India, Romania, Singapore, France, Germany, the USA and our headquarters in London. With every talented new hire, business acquisition and bold initiative, we’re strengthening our reach and delivering even greater value to institutions and learners worldwide. Are you ready to shape the future of higher education?

Requirements

Very strong attention to detail with a dedication to maintaining high standards of quality
Bilingual in Spanish and English, with high proficiency in written communication in both languages.
Ability to manage and organize multiple tasks effectively, demonstrating strong critical thinking skills.
Ability to conduct thorough research and extract relevant information from diverse sources.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong expertise in Google Sheets; experience with related data analysis tools is an advantage.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with the capability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Experience in managing projects, particularly those involving data management or educational technology.
A proactive attitude with a strong desire to learn and grow within a consulting environment.
The ability to work independently with guidance and collaborate effectively in a team setting.

Nice To Haves

Experience with related data analysis tools
Experience in higher education or familiarity with the sector

Responsibilities

Actively participate in the preparation and delivery of curricular or Alumni analysis initiatives, including report development, research activities, internal tool development, and continuous process improvement to support the curricular analysis product.
Prepare and develop reports for higher education institutions, manage an assigned portfolio of programs, and execute the full process from initial scoping through final delivery.
Conduct desk research on educational content across diverse knowledge areas to ensure report outputs are aligned with labor market demands and client needs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—particularly the Data Annotation team—to improve and expand educational taxonomies by providing structured feedback that ensures consistent representation of the relationships between skills, occupations, and fields of study.
Perform rigorous quality checks across all curricular analysis activities to ensure the reliability, accuracy, and integrity of deliverables.
Provide support in project organisation, such as scheduling meetings, maintaining project timelines, and managing project documentation.

Benefits

Flexible working environment
Resources to allow professional growth
Wellness initiatives to nurture a healthy mindset
Free subscription to the Calm App – the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
A focus on welfare which is led by our global wellness team, with mental health first aiders globally
Access to a variety of diversity and inclusion initiatives and groups
Strong recognition and reward programs – including a peer-to-peer recognition platform, quarterly and annual QS Applaud Awards, Connect with your Career annual PD event
Support for volunteering and study leave
Free subscription to LinkedIn learning – with over 5000 courses and programmes at your fingertips
Options to join our outstanding global Mentorship programme