higher education consultant

Huron Consulting Group

<div>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&rsquo;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.
Higher education institutions face increasingly complex financial challenges that demand rigorous analysis and data-driven decision-making. As a Consulting Associate/Sr Analyst at Huron, you will apply your quantitative and analytical skills to help colleges and universities navigate these challenges with clarity and confidence. 
 
In this role, you will build and refine financial models, analyze institutional data, and translate complex findings into actionable insights that inform strategic and operational decisions.
 
 
You will work directly with client teams to support financial planning, resource allocation, and performance improvement initiatives &mdash; bringing structure and precision to problems that have real impact on institutional sustainability.
 
 
If you are a analytically driven professional who thrives on solving complex problems and is eager to apply your skills in a mission-driven environment, Huron offers the opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in higher education<div><div>
Job Description</div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>
Required:<ul><li>
Current U.S. work authorization required</li><li>
A minimum of 2 plus years of experience in consulting, Higher Education, or relevant work experience</li><li>
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Finance or Accounting</li><li>
MBA highly preferred</li><li>
Advanced experience with analytical tools such as Excel</li><li>
Strong background in quantitative reasoning &amp; analytics</li><li>
Financial modeling experience</li><li>
Prior Consulting experience is highly desired</li><li>
Ability to travel on a 50% basis annually, work extended hours as necessary</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
The estimated base salary range for this job is $95,000 - $120,000. (Pease note that this range is reflective of both Sr Analysts and Associate levels, and that pay discussions will be commensurate with experience). The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron&rsquo;s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron&rsquo;s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $104,500 - $138,000. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron&rsquo;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.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Position Level</h2>
Associate<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Country</h2>
United States of America</div>

Education Research, Strategy and Operations Consulting Associate/Sr Analyst

<div>About EAB

At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve.

At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other&mdash;that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards.
For more information, visit our Careers page. 


The Role in Brief: 


Associate Director, Research Advisory Services 


EAB is the leading global provider of research and advice to higher education and K-12 institutions. Our research programs help executives at client organizations educate stakeholders, make research-informed decisions, and speed implementation of industry best practices. 


EAB Research Advisory Services (RAS) is a division within our research business, providing consultative support and expert advice to our education clients. RAS staff work directly with boards, presidents, and other senior academic and business leaders to help them make meaningful and strategic progress toward their most pressing financial and mission-consequential issues. Through strong communication and storytelling, RAS provides high-impact, outcome-focused presentations, workshops, and unscripted conversations to help partners understand and implement EAB&rsquo;s advice. We deliver our advice to clients through peer conferences, expert phone consultations, virtual meetings, and onsite at client institutions. In addition to working with current clients, our advisors also support sales efforts in new client development. 


This position will spend about 80% of time in the market, working with partners both in-person and virtually. The position requires 40-50% travel. This hire may be based in Washington, D.C.; Richmond, VA; or is open to remote employment within the continental United States. 

This position is also posted at the Director level; candidates are being considered across both levels for the current opening. 


Primary Responsibilities: 


Terrain Mastery: Build and maintain issue expertise across research terrains, with a special focus on those most important to members across the university executive cabinet at educational institutions and the teams they lead across the university each day, including the delivery of dynamic strategies to guide transformation, responsiveness to the rapidly evolving policy environment, use of emerging artificial intelligence, enrollment and admissions technology and implementation, tech-enabled teaching and learning, instructional design and assessment, student success architecture, and financial sustainability, including advancement strategy. Store and curate EAB&rsquo;s perspective across the breadth of research terrains to give partners the most direct access to EAB&rsquo;s advice.

The candidate will leverage EAB&rsquo;s insights, best practices, tools, and data to help partners make decisions and implement best practices and develop a deep understanding of assigned terrain, market trends, and evolving client needs. 


Content Delivery and Facilitation: Work directly with partners to diagnose their problems, challenge their assumptions, guide decisions, and suggest solutions. Deliver EAB&rsquo;s point of view and advice through phone consultations, virtual meetings, conferences, and on campus presentations to: 

<ul>
<li>Make EAB insights and data accessible and impactful for our partners, bringing clarity and context to their understanding of their challenges;</li>
<li>Present partners with new ideas and potential solutions to those challenges and advocate for adoption;</li>
<li>Act as an expert outside voice, building consensus and educating committees and staff.</li>
</ul>
Combine functional knowledge, with an understanding of higher ed&rsquo;s unique organizational dynamics, enabling partners to set strategy, lead their institutions, and manage their operations more effectively by:
<ul>
<li>Diagnosing and giving voice to dynamics that are often felt, but not addressed;</li>
<li>Supporting leaders as they align effort and teams around institutional priorities;</li>
<li>Pathing partners through ranges of viable solutions and their pros and cons;</li>
<li>recommending paths for improvement and serving as their guides and accountability Partners as they progress;</li>
<li>Connecting partner institutions and creating learning experiences.</li></ul> 


Customer Success and Commercial Support: Collaborate with the research customer success team to execute on a scalable and impactful partner delivery model and deliver high-impact client interactions. Support sales in new partner development. 


Research Collaboration: Leverage terrain expertise to generate original insight and content in assigned areas (e.g., blog posts, social media posts, briefings, presentations, etc.). Actively participate in ongoing research processes and share market insights with research colleagues to inform future EAB insights and deliverables. 


Basic Qualifications: 

<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree, with an excellent academic record and 5+ years of post-graduate, professional experience; or 4+ years of post-graduate, professional experience and advanced degree</li>
<li>Experience working with client executives, either at a college, university, district, or school or as a consultant or advisor</li>
<li>Superior verbal, written, facilitation, and presentation skills</li>
<li>Ability to create a compelling narrative through data visualization, graphics, and slides</li>
<li>Excellent relationship building and collaboration skills; ability to build relationships with and engage and challenge senior-level executives</li></ul> 


Ideal Qualifications: 

<ul>
<li>Advanced degree</li>
<li>In-depth understanding of education industry and the specific role that senior institutional leadership has in setting strategy and decision making</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to distill market and terrain insights, drawing on client interactions</li>
<li>Experience producing written content and deliverables for an executive-level audience (e.g., blogs, social media feeds, reports, briefings)</li>
<li>Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB&rsquo;s mission, values, and aspiration</li></ul> 


If you&rsquo;ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome new perspectives and learn from each other&rsquo;s unique experiences. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day. 


Compensation:

The anticipated starting salary (base) range for this role is $70,500 - $95,000 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not be limited to relevant experience, skills, and location. At EAB, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the starting salary range for their role.

This hire will additionally be eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, such as individual and organizational performance. 


Benefits:

Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include:
<ul><li> Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible</li></ul>
<ul><li> 20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays
</li></ul><ul><li> Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each)
</li></ul><ul><li> 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution</li></ul>
<ul><li> Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans</li></ul>
<ul><li> Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family
</li></ul><ul><li> Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
</li></ul><ul><li> Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance</li></ul>
<ul><li> Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents</li></ul>
<ul><li> Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel</li></ul>
<ul><li> Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members</li></ul>
<ul><li> Company-provided life, AD&amp;D, and disability insurance</li></ul>
<ul><li> Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program</li></ul>
<ul><li> Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities
</li></ul>Benefits kick in day one; learn more at eab.com/careers/benefits. 


This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to &ldquo;make education smarter and our communities stronger&rdquo; we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard.
To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don&rsquo;t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.</div>

Associate Director, Research Advisory Services

<div>About EAB

At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve.

At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other&mdash;that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards.
For more information, visit our Careers page. 


The Role in Brief: 


Director, Research Advisory Services 


EAB is the leading global provider of research and advice to higher education and K-12 institutions. Our research programs help executives at client organizations educate stakeholders, make research-informed decisions, and speed implementation of industry best practices. 


EAB Research Advisory Services (RAS) is a division within our research business, providing consultative support and expert advice to our education clients. RAS staff work directly with boards, presidents, and other senior academic and business leaders to help them make meaningful and strategic progress toward their most pressing financial and mission-consequential issues. Through strong communication and storytelling, RAS provides high-impact, outcome-focused presentations, workshops, and unscripted conversations to help partners understand and implement EAB&rsquo;s advice. We deliver our advice to clients through peer conferences, expert phone consultations, virtual meetings, and onsite at client institutions. In addition to working with current clients, our advisors also support sales efforts in new client development. 


This position will spend about 80% of time in the market, working with partners both in-person and virtually. The position requires 40-50% travel. This hire may be based in Washington, D.C.; Richmond, VA; or is open to remote employment within the continental United States. 

This position is also posted at the Associate Director level; candidates are being considered across both levels for the current opening. 


Primary Responsibilities: 


Terrain Mastery: Build and maintain issue expertise across research terrains, with a special focus on those most important to members across the university executive cabinet at educational institutions and the teams they lead across the university each day, including the delivery of dynamic strategies to guide transformation, responsiveness to the rapidly evolving policy environment, use of emerging artificial intelligence, enrollment and admissions technology and implementation, tech-enabled teaching and learning, instructional design and assessment, student success architecture, and financial sustainability, including advancement strategy. Store and curate EAB&rsquo;s perspective across the breadth of research terrains to give partners the most direct access to EAB&rsquo;s advice.

The candidate will leverage EAB&rsquo;s insights, best practices, tools, and data to help partners make decisions and implement best practices and develop a deep understanding of assigned terrain, market trends, and evolving client needs. 


Content Delivery and Facilitation: Work directly with partners to diagnose their problems, challenge their assumptions, guide decisions, and suggest solutions. Deliver EAB&rsquo;s point of view and advice through phone consultations, virtual meetings, conferences, and on campus presentations to: 

<ul>
<li>Make EAB insights and data accessible and impactful for our partners, bringing clarity and context to their understanding of their challenges;</li>
<li>Present partners with new ideas and potential solutions to those challenges and advocate for adoption;</li>
<li>Act as an expert outside voice, building consensus and educating committees and staff.</li>
</ul>
Combine functional knowledge, with an understanding of higher ed&rsquo;s unique organizational dynamics, enabling partners to set strategy, lead their institutions, and manage their operations more effectively by:
<ul>
<li>Diagnosing and giving voice to dynamics that are often felt, but not addressed;</li>
<li>Supporting leaders as they align effort and teams around institutional priorities;</li>
<li>Pathing partners through ranges of viable solutions and their pros and cons;</li>
<li>recommending paths for improvement and serving as their guides and accountability Partners as they progress;</li>
<li>Connecting partner institutions and creating learning experiences.</li></ul> 


Customer Success and Commercial Support: Collaborate with the research customer success team to execute on a scalable and impactful partner delivery model and deliver high-impact client interactions. Support sales in new partner development. 


Research Collaboration: Leverage terrain expertise to generate original insight and content in assigned areas (e.g., blog posts, social media posts, briefings, presentations, etc.). Actively participate in ongoing research processes and share market insights with research colleagues to inform future EAB insights and deliverables. 


Basic Qualifications: 

<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree with an excellent academic record and 6 - 8+ years of post-graduate professional experience</li>
<li>Experience working with client executives, either at a college, university, district, or school or as a consultant or advisor</li>
<li>Superior verbal, written, facilitation, and presentation skills</li>
<li>Ability to create a compelling narrative through data visualization, graphics, and slides</li>
<li>Excellent relationship building and collaboration skills; ability to build relationships with and engage and challenge senior-level executives</li></ul> 


Ideal Qualifications: 

<ul>
<li>Advanced degree</li>
<li>In-depth understanding of education industry and the specific role that senior institutional leadership has in setting strategy and decision making
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to distill market and terrain insights, drawing on client interactions</li>
<li>Experience producing written content and deliverables for an executive-level audience (e.g., blogs, social media feeds, reports, briefings)</li>
<li>Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB&rsquo;s mission, values, and aspiration</li></ul> 


If you&rsquo;ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome new perspectives and learn from each other&rsquo;s unique experiences. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day. 


Compensation:

The anticipated starting salary (base) range for this role is $76,500 - $115,000 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not be limited to relevant experience, skills, and location. At EAB, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the starting salary range for their role.

This hire will additionally be eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, such as individual and organizational performance. 


Benefits:

Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include:
<ul><li> Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible</li></ul>
<ul><li> 20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays
</li></ul><ul><li> Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each)
</li></ul><ul><li> 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution</li></ul>
<ul><li> Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans</li></ul>
<ul><li> Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family
</li></ul><ul><li> Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
</li></ul><ul><li> Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance</li></ul>
<ul><li> Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents</li></ul>
<ul><li> Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel</li></ul>
<ul><li> Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members</li></ul>
<ul><li> Company-provided life, AD&amp;D, and disability insurance</li></ul>
<ul><li> Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program</li></ul>
<ul><li> Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities
</li></ul>Benefits kick in day one; learn more at eab.com/careers/benefits. 


This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to &ldquo;make education smarter and our communities stronger&rdquo; we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard.
To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don&rsquo;t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.</div>

Director, Research Advisory Services

NextOvation

<div><div>We are seeking a Senior PeopleSoft HCM Functional Consultant responsible for hands-on functional configuration and day-to-day production support for core HCM and Payroll operations in a Higher Education community college environment. This is a purely functional, onsite role with emphasis on payroll continuity, operational stability, and PUM upgrade support.</div>
<div></div>
<div>The consultant will support and maintain PeopleSoft HCM modules including Workforce Administration, Employee Self Service (ESS), Manager Self Service (MSS), Benefits Administration, Payroll, and Commitment Accounting.</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Responsibilities</h3><ul>
<li>Daily production support</li>
<li>Hands-on configuration</li>
<li>Payroll processing support</li>
<li>Year-end payroll activities, audits, and commitment accounting validation</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Qualifications</h3><div>
<ul><li>Excellent experience with the following PeopleSoft modules: Workforce Administration, Employee Self Service (ESS), Manager Self Service (MSS), Benefits Administration, Payroll, and Commitment Accounting</li>
<li>Strong experience translating HR and payroll business needs into functional designs and specifications</li>
<li>Strong experience leading functional testing for PUM releases</li>
<li>Strong experience maintaining functional documentation</li>
<li>Strong experience supporting integration with Finance.</li>
<li>Experience working closely with HR, Payroll, and executive stakeholders.</li>
<li>The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of PeopleSoft HCM functional experience, strong Higher Education exposure (California community college experience preferred), and the ability to work onsite in the Bay Area</li>
</ul>
</div>We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</div>

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