Education and Research-Strategy & Operations Consulting Analyst - Q3/Q4 2026 Start Date

Huron

Posted 4 days ago

Full Time

Chicago, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Analysts will coordinate with various research administration stakeholders to improve processes and drive efficiency, while also analyzing data and communicating synthesized results to inform client deliverables. Key duties include monitoring institutional research compliance and communicating with research staff to progress projects from commencement to completion.

We are looking for a recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree and an interest in strategy and operations consulting within higher education institutions. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office products are essential. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Technology Implementation

Strategy

Financial Planning

Risk Management

Research Compliance

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder Coordination

Quantitative Analysis

Qualitative Analysis

Project Logistics

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.

Our Analysts join us from a wide range of backgrounds and make an immediate impact working as part of a team committed to developing creative insights, implementing processes, and driving tangible results. We provide access to the training and coaching you need while you work independently or in group settings to get hands on experience in building effective relationships and creating solutions for our clients. As an Analyst, you’ll work across a wide range of clients and projects which vary in length and size. In addition to client work, you’ll also get a chance to participate in various culture building initiatives and programs beginning day one.
Through problem solving and analytical thinking, you will collaborate with team members to develop unique solutions for client needs across the Research Enterprise.

As a Education and Research, Strategy & Operations Analyst, you will learn best practices in several areas of research including research compliance and risk management, operations performance improvement, technology implementation support, strategy and financial planning, and interim staffing and management. You will play an integral role in ensuring clients are able to improve business processes and utilize technology to drive efficiency within the research administration space.

Job Responsibilities

  • Coordinating with a variety of internal and external research administration stakeholders to improve processes and drive efficiency
  • Analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and communicating synthesized results to senior internal team members to inform client deliverables
  • Connecting with internal team members throughout the project engagement, including presenting key takeaways, communicating project updates, and organizing overall project logistics
  • Monitoring institutional research compliance to ensure adherence to federal and/or state regulations 
  • Communicating with research staff, research departments, and research sponsors to help progress projects from commencement to completion
  • A consulting role with Huron requires travel to client sites. The nature and frequency of travel will depend on the specific project requirements and client needs.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to this position or equivalent work experience
  • Interest in working with Higher Education institutions
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Bachelor’s degree obtained by May/June 2026
  • U.S. work authorization required

The base salary for this job is $80,000. 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 $81,000 - $84,000. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.

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. 

Position Level

Analyst

Country

United States of America

Huron

Huron is a global professional services firm that collaborates with clients to put possible into practice by creating sound strategies, optimizing operations, accelerating digital transformation, and empowering businesses and their people to own their future. By embracing diverse perspectives, encouraging new ideas, and challenging the status quo, we create sustainable results for the organizations we serve. Learn more at huronconsultinggroup.com.

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