Consulting Analyst - Q3/Q4 2027 Start Dates (Spring 2027 Graduates)
Huron Consulting · Chicago, United States · 4d ago
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 Consulting Analyst Industry Areas
Digital - As a Digital Consulting Analyst, you will work across a variety of industries on technology and technology related projects. Huron Digital is a leader in cloud implementations with significant Oracle, Workday, and Salesforce expertise. We offer inspiring capabilities in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Business Intelligence, Data Integration, and so much more.
To learn more about Digital, please use this link. This is a hybrid role based in our Chicago headquarters, with an in-office attendance requirement of three days per week.
Healthcare - As a Healthcare Consulting Analyst, you’ll aid our clients to evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment. You’ll have the opportunity to help our clients stabilize business operations today and create tomorrow’s growth by implementing revenue enhancement and cost containment programs, upgrading technology systems, creating stronger leaders, and improving outcomes for patients. To learn more about Huron Healthcare, please use this link. This role does not have an in-office attendance requirement and may be performed remotely.
Education and Research - As an Education and Research Consulting Analyst, you will serve clients across research areas including research compliance and risk management, operations performance improvement, technology implementations support, strategy and financial planning, and interim staffing management. You will use innovative problem solving and analytical thinking to shape client’s organizational strategy, improve financial operations, and enhance administrative efficiencies. You’ll play an integral part in helping institutions innovate for success and better serve their students, staff, and communities. To learn more about Education and Research, please use this link. This role does not have an in-office attendance requirement; however, candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following hub cities: Boston, Chicago, Washington, DC, Denver, or New York.
Analyst Role & Responsibilities
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, and designing 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.
With a solution-oriented approach, you will collaborate with team members to critically think, and problem solve to execute the implementation of effective processes and strategies for clients. As an Analyst, you’ll spend your summer working on a client project with a project team. In addition to client work, you will also get a chance to participate in various team culture initiatives and social events.
Responsibilities may include:
Analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and communicating synthesized results to senior internal team members to inform client deliverables
Collaborating with internal team members during projects, including presenting key takeaways, communicating project updates, and organizing overall project logistics
Engaging with colleagues across the industry group to develop innovative and industry-leading methodologies that better serve our clients
Attending regular client meetings to identify and analyze key metrics for both internal and client leadership teams
Requirements & Qualifications
Demonstrated academic excellence in a bachelor’s program relevant to the role with a graduation date of Spring 2027 (May/June 2027)
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Advanced or highly proficient in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs), PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office products (e.g. Microsoft Visio and Outlook)
Comfortable with a dynamic, fast-paced work environment, including the potential for extended hours depending on project demands
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.
U.S. work authorization required
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Why Huron
Flexible Paid Time Off
401(k) and Student Loan Matching
Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
Stock Ownership Program
Wellness and fitness discount programs
Inclusive, supportive workplace culture
Paid volunteer time to give back to the community
Personalized development resources and tailored career growth opportunities
Note: This list highlights just a few of the benefits we offer. A full overview will be provided if an offer is received.
If you are interested in joining Huron, please visit our Career Site.
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 $86,400 - $89,600. 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.
To learn more about Huron, visit www.huronconsultinggroup.com