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Sierra-Cedar

Our Higher Ed practice is looking for a motivated and experienced PeopleSoft Campus Solutions Technical Fluid and Integrations Lead/Senior Consultant . Implementation experience in the Higher ...

Sierra-Cedar

The Sierra-Cedar Higher Ed practice is looking for a motivated and experienced ORACLE FUSION CLOUD SFA/SFP Groovy and/or Java Technical Consultant (or Lead) with Oracle Cloud Student Financial Aid ...

Corgan

Architectural Project Manager | Higher Ed

Dallas, TX

$79K - $105K/yr

Drive the coordination of internal staff, external consultants and other stakeholders to achieve a ... Higher Education * Professional registration * High commitment to QA/QC * Ability to be hands-on ...

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How much do higher ed consulting jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for higher ed consulting in the United States is $43.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.12 and $66.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Higher Ed Consultants are often tasked with projects such as curriculum redesign, institutional strategy development, accreditation preparation, enrollment management, and the implementation of educational technology. Daily responsibilities can include conducting needs assessments, data analysis, stakeholder interviews, report writing, and leading workshops or presentations for faculty and administration. Consultants frequently collaborate with college/university leaders, faculty, IT staff, and external partners to tailor solutions to each institution's unique needs. This dynamic role provides a mix of independent analysis and team collaboration, offering variety and opportunities for professional growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Higher Ed Consulting position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Higher Ed Consulting, you need expertise in higher education systems, analytical problem-solving skills, and a background in educational policy or administration—usually supported by an advanced degree such as a master's or doctorate. Familiarity with data analysis tools, learning management systems, and accreditation processes is often essential. Exceptional communication, project management, and relationship-building abilities set top consultants apart. These skills are crucial for developing effective strategies, ensuring compliance, and delivering impactful solutions to educational institutions.

What is a Higher Ed Consulting job?

A Higher Ed Consulting job involves advising colleges, universities, and educational organizations on strategies to improve operations, student outcomes, financial health, and institutional effectiveness. Consultants may work on areas such as enrollment management, academic program development, accreditation, technology implementation, and organizational change. They analyze data, provide recommendations, and help institutions navigate challenges in an evolving education landscape. Many consultants work for firms specializing in higher education, while others operate independently.

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Data Engineer Consultant

Data Engineer Consultant

Infinite Resource Solutions

Orlando, FL

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Re-posted 6 days ago

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Job Description About the job Client's Education Analytics practice is looking for an experienced data engineer with the ability to own the data lifecycle from sourcing through consumption. Our team members are dynamic and able to wear a lot of hats, and this person will need to leverage their breadth of experience within data analysis and engineering. This role will split time between our core product development and consulting projects, where we develop custom data solutions for both K-12 and higher-ed institutions.

You Will -Source complex data, manage and prepare for consumption into PowerBI visualizations for K-12 & Higher-Ed data products, including early warnings, live progress monitoring, graduation & school-grade predictors -Be comfortable across the data lifecycle and be able to jump into tasks related to front end prototyping and dashboard development as needed -Contribute to data architecture and strategy for our core education analytics product development. -Build for the scalability of a turnkey solution. -Engineer custom data solutions for specific consulting clients, including contributing to data architecture and management.

-Work with cross-functional client stakeholders to gather, analyze, and understand the user requirements -Act as a liaison to the client stakeholders for the models, analysis or reports created; understand the impact of specific drivers and provide insights. -Continually refine models and/or reports and analyze results. -Utilize a core management consulting skill set including business analysis, project management, and process analysis.

-Work with managing director(s) to successfully deliver to clients -Oversee and direct the work of 2-3 junior team members assisting with troubleshooting of data problems and client requests You Have -2-3 years of data engineering experience, preferably with consulting experience OR in an education institution -Exposure to a variety of areas of data & analytics, including data management, statistical programming, and visualization -Experience with large enterprise level data environments and working with 1B+ record data sets -Skills with the Azure Tech Stack, including: Data Lake, Data Factory, Data Bricks or Analytics, and Azure Machine Learning -Reporting & Dashboard development experience with PowerBI SSRS Reports Migration to Paginated Reports -Understanding of management consulting functional skills including: business analysis, process improvement, solutions architecture, and project management Extras we are looking for -Experience in Education Analytics, either in a research or professional role -Excellent written and verbal communication skills -Knowledgeable in back-testing, simulation, and statistical techniques (auto-regression, auto-correlation, and Principal Component Analysis) -Bachelor's degree in a quantitative major; Graduate degree in data & analytics field preferred

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