Consulting Associate, Healthcare - Workforce Management (Flexible Living Locations)

Huron Consulting Group • Chicago, IL

405d • $100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Consulting Associate in Healthcare - Workforce Management at Huron plays a crucial role in driving growth and enhancing performance for healthcare organizations. This position involves leading project work streams, collaborating with clients, and managing junior staff to implement innovative solutions that address business challenges. Associates gain hands-on consulting experience while contributing to the improvement of clinical outcomes and the overall healthcare experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant project implementation or process improvement experience in a team-based environment, preferably within healthcare or consulting.
• Demonstrated ability to create and utilize workplans to manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Proven critical thinking skills in data collection and complex analysis.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Direct supervisory experience including coaching, mentorship, and performance management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a matrixed organization.
• Relevant hospital operations experience supervising a department or team-based projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more project work streams utilizing Huron methodologies and tools.
• Collaborate with client staff and leadership to implement sustainable solutions.
• Manage junior Huron staff while ensuring the quality of project deliverables.
• Create and utilize workplans to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Summarize information and present findings to internal and client leadership.
• Identify data gaps and risks, developing sound conclusions and recommendations for improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness programs.
• Annual incentive compensation program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree