Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Huron is a consulting firm that collaborates with education organizations to drive growth and enhance performance. They are seeking a Senior Associate to support projects in higher education strategy, focusing on enrollment management, tuition pricing, and academic portfolio development, while collaborating with senior leaders to shape institutional growth and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Lead project work streams utilizing Huron tools and methodologies to implement complex, comprehensive solutions
- Collaborate with client staff and leadership while managing and mentoring junior Huron staff
- Contribute to strategic planning, market analysis, and solution design that help institutions strengthen enrollment, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability
Skills
- 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
- 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
Company Overview
Huron is a global professional services firm that collaborates with organizations to solve complex challenges and achieve ambitious goals. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.huronconsultinggroup.com.