Higher Ed Consulting Associate, Research (Pre- and Post-Award)

Company: Huron Consulting Group
Location: Hillsboro
Posted on: May 4, 2021

Job Description:

The Opportunity: Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We partner with higher 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 create their future business and technology strategy, attract, retain and graduate students, decrease operating expenses and increase revenue, optimize research operations and improve employee satisfaction, financial management, operational and organizational effectiveness, research administration, and regulatory compliance. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future..*Position Summary:* An indispensable role... Huron clients approach us with a unique set of challenges. Our capable Associates then lead project work streams utilizing Huron tools and methodologies-as well as innovative analytics and technologies--to implement complex, comprehensive solutions. Skilled relationship builders, our Associates collaborate with client staff and leadership while managing and mentoring junior Huron staff. Everyone works in symphony to achieve a common objective: create and implement viable solutions. Associates gain valuable, hands-on consulting experience...and that translates to career growth. Begin your career with forward motion... Huron prides itself on being a firm big enough to boast a global footprint...yet not too big to preserve our entrepreneurial spirit. This allows everyone to make an impact and gives you access to a multitude of career paths. We're dedicated to helping you reach your true potential...so prepare for an exciting career! How far can you go? Join Huron and find out. Let's get to work - together. Qualifications: Required: - U.S. work authorization is required - Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college - A minimum of 3 years work experience in research administration, clinical research, healthcare, or compliance, and/or experience in the consulting field - Willingness and ability to travel every week (Monday-Thursday) on a 60-80% basis annually; work extended hours as necessary Preferred: - Knowledge of Pre-Award and Post-Award processes - Grants Management - Experience in research administration, research strategy/transformation, research operations, and/or regulatory compliance - Previous consulting experience About Huron: At Huron, we're redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client's challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work...together. Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron. Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues. Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements. 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. Huron will consider qualified applications with criminal history in accordance with applicable laws. LI: Yes.*Job ID:* JR-.*Category:* Higher Education Consulting.*Opportunity Type:* Experienced.*Country:* United States.*Requisition ID:* 9842

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