Consultant

The Opportunity
The Consultant will have the opportunity to play a key role in Eduventures Consulting Services (ECS). ECS enables institutions to solve complex institutional problems through custom research and management consulting services, with a focus on growth strategy and operations management. This individual will report to the team's Senior Analyst and will be responsible for independently managing project workstreams, conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses, developing client-specific work products, and supporting client relationships.

Responsibilities
The Consultant will work as an integral member of our consulting team executing a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods according to the specific needs of our clients. Frequent research methods we employ include online surveys, telephone interviews with executive-level contacts, focus groups, and Internet and database research.

Specific responsibilities of the Consultant include:

• Taking responsibility for fulfilling research projects, including creating client-ready documents
• Conducting primary and secondary research in support of project objectives
• Producing high-quality work on time and on budget
• Developing presentations of findings and presenting them to internal and external clients using PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Continually supporting clients by being responsive and identifying opportunities to increase their satisfaction

The types of projects that the Consultant will be responsible for are:

• Market-scans of segments of the education market using online sources
• Interviews with well-placed sources at employers to determine labor market demand as it relates to degree attainment
• Survey design, field management, and data analysis for an academic degree or program
• Market sizing / supply vs. demand assessment using international, national, and state databases

Preferred Skills and Qualifications
We seek candidates interested in working in our Boston office and who possess the following skills and experience:

• Two to four years of work experience; consulting preferred
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Professional experience and interest in market research
• Strong communication skills – oral, written, and visual – using presentation tools (e.g. PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results under tight deadlines
• Experience with quantitative data analysis software, including SPSS and Excel
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving ability
• Attention to detail and accountability for results
• Professional interest in education

This is a full-time, salaried role with benefits, onsite in our Boston office.

Application Process
Qualified candidates should provide their resume and cover letter as a single MS Word document.

Please no phone calls or agencies. Eduventures is an equal opportunity employer.