Consulting Analyst - Q3/Q4 2027 Start Dates (Spring 2027 Graduates)

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
80K-90K Annually
Entry level
Consulting
The Role
Entry-level consultant supporting higher education, healthcare, and digital projects. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, collaborate with project teams, present findings, attend client meetings, implement processes, and support technology and operational improvements. Participate in training, culture initiatives, and client-site travel.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

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 business 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.

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  

Application Materials

  • Current Resume

  • Unofficial Transcript

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

Position LevelAnalyst

CountryUnited States of America

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with graduation in Spring 2027 (May/June 2027)
  • Demonstrated academic excellence
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Advanced or highly proficient in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs), PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office products (Visio, Outlook)
  • Comfortable with a dynamic, fast-paced work environment including potential extended hours
  • Willingness to travel to client sites as required by projects
  • U.S. work authorization required
  • Application materials: Current resume
  • Application materials: Unofficial transcript

Huron Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Huron and has not been reviewed or approved by Huron.

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a company 401(k) match positioned as a core element of total rewards, signaling strong long‑term savings support. Company materials and filings describe a competitive match structure with broad availability.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An employee stock purchase plan provides company‑matched RSUs on purchased shares and is broadly accessible across the workforce, indicating meaningful equity participation. Company filings outline the plan’s match design and wide eligibility.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Policies emphasize flexible/unlimited PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave with caregiving resources, reflecting expansive time‑off options. Careers and benefits pages present flexibility and time away as core components of the package.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
3,753 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need 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.

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