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Senior Consultant, Institutional Strategy

Carnegie
Westford, MA Intern
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026
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  • Institutional Strategy
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The Senior Consultant, Institutional Strategy leads the design, facilitation, and execution of high-level institutional strategy projects for college and university clients. This role manages a portfolio of complex engagements, ensures the delivery of high-quality outcomes, and contributes to the evolution of institutional strategy products and services. The Senior Consultant also strengthens client relationships, contributes to team development, and supports firm-wide innovation and reputation-building efforts.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Strategy & Leadership Facilitation
    • Manages a portfolio of projects spanning operations, academic, finance, boards, and/or student success ensuring the delivery of high-quality outcomes, and contributes to the evolution of institutional strategy products and services
    • Lead the design and delivery of strategic planning engagements for executive and leadership teams
    • Facilitate collaborative leadership sessions that help institutions define strategic priorities and goals
    • Customize consulting solutions to address the unique missions, challenges, and opportunities of each client
  • Client Relationship Management
    • Serve as the lead relationship manager for a portfolio of campus clients
    • Ensure communication, delivery, and outcomes align with client expectations and institutional vision
    • Anticipate client needs and drive long-term, trust-based partnerships that foster strategic momentum
  • Quality Assurance & Product Development
    • Ensure the highest quality standards in all deliverables, presentations, and outcomes across engagements
    • Contribute to the refinement and innovation of institutional strategy products and processes
    • Offer thought leadership and input into strategic initiatives that expand or enhance service offerings
  • Internal Collaboration & Team Contribution
    • Partner with project leads, other consultants, and affiliates to ensure alignment and execution across teams
    • Mentor team members by modeling effective facilitation and consulting practices
    • Actively participate in internal knowledge-sharing and best-practice development within the division
  • Business Development & Representation
    • Represent the company at professional events, conferences, and networking engagements
    • Support the development of project proposals and new service ideas
    • Share insights from the field to inform future sales, marketing, and innovation strategies
  • AI Expectations & Use
    • Leverage AI tools to support research, data analysis, report writing, and content development
    • Use AI to enhance efficiency and scalability of planning deliverables and frameworks
    • Champion ethical and effective uses of AI in strategic planning and consulting environments
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Deep understanding of higher education systems and the strategic challenges facing institutions
  • Advanced facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and present complex ideas clearly
  • Experience collecting, analyzing, and applying qualitative and quantitative data to inform strategic decisions
  • Ability to guide institutional stakeholders toward consensus through active listening and strategic insight
  • Demonstrated strength in writing professional reports and strategic documents for senior leadership
  • Due to the remote environment, effective communication and time management skills are required, as well as the ability to use/learn multiple technology platforms and switch between them on a regular basis
  • Physical requirement: Prolonged periods of being in a stationary position at a desk and working on a computer

Credentials And Experience

  • Doctorate degree in Higher Education Administration, Strategy/Planning, Business, or related field
  • 10 or more years of experience in strategic planning or leadership roles within higher education or professional services
  • Previous experience as a senior consultant, campus executive, or external advisor preferred

About Carnegie

For more than 30 years, Carnegie has been a leader and innovator in higher education marketing and enrollment strategy, offering groundbreaking services in the areas of Research, Strategy, Digital Marketing, Lead Generation, Slate Optimization, Student Search, Website Development, and Creative that generate authentic connections.

Learn more about who we are, what we do, and what we care about.

No phone calls or unscheduled visits to the office, please. Carnegie is an equal-opportunity employer.

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