Education Research, Financial Aid Optimization Associate

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
70K-118K Annually
Consulting
The Role

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.

An indispensable role… Our partner institutions approach us with increasingly complex enrollment and financial sustainability challenges. Our Financial Aid Optimization Associates support project work streams utilizing analytic tools, established methodologies, and innovative modeling techniques to implement comprehensive, data driven financial aid strategies. Skilled relationship builders, our Associates collaborate with client staff and senior engagement teams while contributing meaningful analysis that informs institutional decision making.
This role is ideal for professionals energized by quantitative problem solving, complex datasets, and the evolving landscape of higher education. You’ll work closely with experienced consultants and analysts, gaining exposure to financial aid modeling, econometric tools, and strategic enrollment management.
We pride ourselves on being an organization big enough to create impact across the higher education sector—yet not too big to lose our entrepreneurial spirit. This gives you the opportunity to shape your career path, contribute to meaningful innovation, and grow alongside a collaborative analytics team.

Required:

  • Required

  • Current U.S. work authorization required
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in consulting, Higher Education, or relevant work experience
  • Strong analytical reasoning skills, including proficiency in Excel or other analytic tools.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment with keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and visual.

Preferred:

  • Experience in financial aid, admissions, enrollment management, or institutional research, leveraging data to inform decision-making and optimize performance
  • Familiarity with statistical tools or programming languages such as R, Python, or SQL.
  • Experience with data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

The estimated base salary range for this job is $70,000 - $100,000.  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’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 $78,400 - $118,000. 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. 

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Position LevelAssociate

CountryUnited States of America

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