Manager of Strategy and Operations in Higher Education

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Huron Consulting Group Full time
The Opportunity

At Huron, we empower our clients to foster growth, enhance operational performance, and maintain leadership within their respective markets. We partner with educational institutions to craft strategies and implement solutions that facilitate the transformative changes necessary for our clients to secure their futures. Together, we enable clients to innovate, establish sustainable funding sources, and improve student outcomes.

In today's landscape, leaders in higher education and academic medical centers often find themselves reacting to external pressures rather than concentrating on the core priorities that support the success of students, faculty, and staff. A productive path forward necessitates a deliberate approach and innovative thought, where stakeholders across the institution unite around a common vision and commit to the challenging work of driving change.

Your role will involve assisting our clients in achieving organizational efficiency, enhancing student outcomes, adopting new technologies, and aligning resources and investments to ensure enduring sustainability.

Join our team as the expert you are and shape your future.
Position Summary
This is the dynamic role you have been seeking... Managers at Huron play a crucial and vibrant role. Their extensive knowledge is reflected in the projects they oversee and the teams they guide. Renowned for their political acumen, they cultivate long-lasting partnerships with clients while collaborating with colleagues to address their most significant challenges. They design, shape, and deliver technological solutions that yield results and align seamlessly with client objectives, visions, and missions. Our Managers are remarkably versatile, dedicating considerable time to mentoring junior team members, sharing their expertise, feedback, and encouragement. This practice greatly benefits Huron by fostering a culture of respect, unity, collaboration, and personal achievement.

Our environment nurtures and rewards growth... As a Manager, you possess the unique opportunity to specialize in specific areas of enterprise software products that highlight your expertise while pursuing your career aspirations. Huron is large enough to provide the opportunities and exposure necessary for your professional growth, yet small enough to offer personalized attention for your development. Every Manager contributes to our organizational identity, and as you evolve, so do we. An exhilarating career experience awaits you: it's intense, analytically rigorous, practical, entrepreneurial, intellectually stimulating, and most certainly career-defining... It's the Huron Way.

Let's collaborate and achieve great things together. Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
  • A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in complex, team-oriented engagements within a consulting environment or institution, focused on driving impactful change.
  • A minimum of 2 years of relevant managerial experience in leading and developing teams.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% and work extended hours as necessary.
Preferred Requirements:
  • An MBA or other relevant advanced degree.
  • Experience in business strategy, operational improvement, and financial management.
  • Consulting experience.
  • Experience in higher education.
  • Exceptional advanced Excel skills, including modeling and macros.
The estimated base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $175,000. This range represents a good faith estimate of what Huron reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on multiple factors, including specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This position is also eligible for Huron's annual incentive compensation program, reflecting our pay-for-performance philosophy. Including the annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this role is $149,500 - $218,750. This position is also eligible for Huron's benefit plans, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with other wellness programs.
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United States of America

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