Education Research Consulting Senior Associate -Student & Academic Strategy

Huron • Chicago, IL

2d • $115,000 - $145,000 • Remote

About The Position

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. 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. Huron clients approach us with a unique set of challenges. Our capable Sr Associates then lead project work streams utilizing Huron tools and methodologies—as well as innovative analytics and technologies--to implement complex, comprehensive solutions. Skilled relationship builders, our Sr Associates collaborate with client staff and leadership while managing and mentoring junior Huron staff. Everyone works in symphony to achieve a common objective: create and implement viable solutions. Sr Associates gain valuable, hands-on consulting experience…and that translates to career growth. We are seeking a Consultant to support projects in higher education strategy, with a focus on enrollment management, tuition pricing, and academic portfolio development. The ideal candidate will contribute to strategic planning, market analysis, and solution design that help institutions strengthen enrollment, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with senior leaders on projects that shape institutional growth and innovation across the higher education landscape. Huron prides itself on being a firm big enough to boast a global footprint…yet not too big to preserve our entrepreneurial spirit. This allows everyone to make an impact and gives you access to a multitude of career paths. We’re dedicated to helping you reach your true potential…so prepare for an exciting career! How far can you go? Join Huron and find out. Let’s get to work – together.

Requirements

• Current U.S. work authorization required
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in consulting, Higher Education, or relevant work experience
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Ability to travel on a 50% basis annually
• Work extended hours as necessary

Nice To Haves

• 6+ years of experience in Higher Education and/or Higher Education Consulting, with a strong understanding of institutional operations and strategy.
• Background in Provost Office or Academic Affairs, with exposure to academic program management or institutional governance.
• Experience in Enrollment Analytics or Institutional Research, leveraging data to inform decision-making and optimize performance.
• Familiarity with Recruitment, Admissions, Financial Aid, or Registrar functions and related technology or process improvement initiatives.
• Involvement in Student Success strategy, retention initiatives, or student lifecycle optimization.
• Knowledge of Institutional Policy development and its impact on academic or administrative operations.
• Exposure to Strategic initiatives or experience supporting a Chief of Staff or executive office on institutional priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead project work streams utilizing Huron tools and methodologies, innovative analytics, and technologies to implement complex, comprehensive solutions.
• Collaborate with client staff and leadership.
• Manage and mentor junior Huron staff.
• Support projects in higher education strategy, with a focus on enrollment management, tuition pricing, and academic portfolio development.
• Contribute to strategic planning, market analysis, and solution design that help institutions strengthen enrollment, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability.
• Collaborate with senior leaders on projects that shape institutional growth and innovation across the higher education landscape.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior