Education Research, Financial Aid Optimization Analyst

🔥 0 minutes ago

🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $55k - $75k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

💸 Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor

This company has sponsored H1B visas in the past.

Apply Now

Find Similar Remote Jobs

Receive Emails For Remote Jobs

📊 Check your resume score for this job

Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply.

Upload Resume

Huron

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 2002

🤝 B2B

🏢 Enterprise

💸 Finance

B2B • Enterprise • Finance

Huron Consulting Group is a global consultancy that provides a wide range of services including strategy, operations, advisory, digital, technology, and analytics solutions to various sectors such as healthcare, education, energy, and financial services. Huron helps organizations navigate complex challenges and drive growth through tailored solutions and innovative strategies. The company employs a team of experts dedicated to delivering high-impact solutions that address the unique needs of each client, focusing on areas such as managed services, outsourcing, and leadership development.

📋 Description

• Support project work streams utilizing analytic tools, established methodologies, and innovative modeling techniques to implement comprehensive, data driven financial aid strategies • Collaborate with client staff and senior engagement teams • Contribute meaningful analysis that informs institutional decision making • Work closely with experienced consultants and analysts, gaining exposure to financial aid modeling, econometric tools, and strategic enrollment management

🎯 Requirements

• 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 preferred • Familiarity with statistical tools or programming languages such as R, Python, or SQL • Experience with data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) preferred • Comfortable using emerging AI tools to improve efficiency, strengthen analysis, support research, and enhance communication

🏖️ Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage • wellness programs • 401(k) plan with a generous employer match • employee stock purchase plan • generous Paid Time Off policy • paid parental leave and adoption assistance • free annual health screenings and coaching • ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year