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 Analysts 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 Analysts 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.
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Required:
Current U.S. work authorization required
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
A minimum of 1 year 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).
Comfortable using emerging AI tools to improve efficiency, strengthen analysis, support research, and enhance communication, while applying sound judgment, data stewardship, and appropriate human review.
The estimated base salary range for this job is $55,000 - $75,000. 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 $59,400 - $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.
Position LevelAnalystCountryUnited States of AmericaSkills Required
- Current U.S. work authorization required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- A minimum of 1 year 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
- Experience in financial aid, admissions, enrollment management, or institutional research
- Familiarity with statistical tools or programming languages such as R, Python, or SQL
- Experience with data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
- Comfortable using emerging AI tools to improve efficiency while applying sound judgment and human review
Huron Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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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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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