Higher education provides students (whether entering through mahogany doors or cyberspace) a neon arrow that flashes: Your future this way… So when institutions require our help with institutional strategy, business operations, research enterprise, student success, or enterprise systems integration —or any other roadblock that challenges their ability to provide the awe-inspiring education that defines them—our consultants serve as “first responders”—providing leadership…solutions…and measured results.

Our legacy is rooted in the industry – bringing an unmatched level of expertise and experience in higher education. Yet we challenge the status quo and empower our clients to think more deeply about the future. From vision to execution, we enable our clients to identify and realize unique opportunities to drive higher levels of performance and impact.

It’s a noble role we execute with pride—one that shapes education globally.

At Huron, Directors represent the pinnacle of professionalism and expertise. They effectively collaborate with Huron and client senior leaders to design and implement goal-achieving solutions while delivering remarkable results (ones that meet but usually exceed specified engagement objectives). Throughout the process, they construct enduring relationships that benefit the firm in profound ways including selling additional project work into clients.
Let’s get to work – together
The Higher Education Consulting Director, AMC Specialist will serve in an outward-facing, hands-on, and multi-faceted role combining project/engagement management, team leadership, material interaction with clients at both a tactical and strategic level, and sales. They will play an integral role in the continued build-out and growth of the Strategy and Operations practice with a particular focus on Academic Medical Center clients.
The Director can expect his/her contributions to have significant impact upon the ultimate client deliverable(s) including those to enhance transformational initiatives, strategic planning/education; and strategic review in support of leadership transitions. The Director will blend a passion for Higher Education with a business savvy and pragmatic orientation to participate in the shaping, development and delivery of insightful analysis and solutions which anticipate or outpace industry trends. Given the visibility the Strategy and Operations practice, this leadership role will work closely with practice and Huron organizational leadership. He/she will also have exposure to higher educational leadership within the public and private sector.

• US Work Authorization
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• Extensive experience with Academic Medical Centers
• Experience with administrative support services, faculty compensation or fund flow
• Excellent communication skills - oral and written - and the interpersonal skills needed quickly to establish relationships of trust and collaboration
• Ability to establish credibility in the eyes of senior-level, financially literate university and hospital executives on the basis of expertise, maturity, and professionalism
• Ability to train and participate in the professional development of Huron staff in both project-management and technical dimensions
• Ability to manage multiple projects of differing scale and duration
• Strong analytical skills used to translate information from meetings into documentation that can be shared with meeting participants and project teams
• Willingness and ability to travel on a 50% basis annually; work extended hours as necessary

Education Regular United States of America