Education Resource Strategies · 5 days ago
Principal Associate Consultant
Greater Boston
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expEducation Resource Strategies is a national non-profit consulting firm that empowers school system leaders to make transformative shifts in resources, structures, and practices for students. The Principal Associate Consultant will lead strategic and quantitative analyses, manage projects and people, and engage with external partners to enhance K-12 education outcomes.
Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Strengthen financial sustainability by analyzing resources, forecasting budgets, and aligning spending with strategic priorities
Distribute resources to the highest-need areas by implementing equitable, strategic funding and budgeting models that build capacity for effective financial decision‑making
Improve student and teacher experiences by analyzing staffing structures and school design models to optimize learning and enhance teacher retention
Facilitate learning opportunities for cohorts of state and district leaders to explore solutions to shared challenges
Independently design and execute methodologically sound analytic plans and translate complex analyses into clear insights and actionable recommendations that enable informed decision-making for external partners
Drive progress toward milestones by proactively organizing and delegating team responsibilities, monitoring progress, and adapting plans as needed, maintaining focus on what matters most
Facilitate structured, priority-based meetings with team members at all levels to ensure alignment, support development, and maintain accountability for high-quality deliverables
Design structured, concise, audience-ready materials tailored to meet the needs of different external partners (e.g., central office leaders, state agency executive boards, principals, etc.)
Manage mid-level partner relationships end-to-end, fostering collaboration and trust through strategic thought partnership and service
Contribute to our organizational knowledge base via research, development of externally-facing tools, and documentation of best practices in public K-12 education resource allocation
Actively engage and contribute to culture-building initiatives, rooted in learning and relationship-building, including coaching, position groups, and quarterly ERS weeks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in strategy/management consulting, school leadership, or district strategy with a strong emphasis on quantitative analysis and meaning-making to identify actionable recommendations
Track record of maintaining high standards of accuracy in quantitative analysis, including efficient quality control checks for own work and colleagues
Demonstrated ability to quickly assess complex, ambiguous situations, identify key questions, and define actionable next steps by logically breaking down challenges into smaller components
Proven ability to deliver results through effective project and people management, including prioritizing competing demands to ensure timely execution
Excellent (clear, logic-based, and structured) communication skills
Passion for and commitment to our mission and values exemplified through professional and/or personal experience
Occasional travel for approximately 2–4 days at a time, typically averaging less than one trip per month (with some project phases requiring additional travel for limited periods)
Adhere to a hybrid work schedule, working from our office in Watertown, MA office at least three consistent days per week
Must be authorized to work for an employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for new team members at this time
Preferred
MBA, MPP, or MPA (considered a substitute for one year of professional experience)
Proficiency in R, including using it to clean, analyze, and interpret quantitative data
Proficiency in leveraging AI tools to support research, data analysis, and problem-solving
At least two years of supervisory experience
Extensive knowledge of the U.S. public K-12 system, including its structure, policies, and operational practices
Company
Education Resource Strategies
Education Resource Strategies (ERS) is a national non-profit organization that partners with district, school.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Greg Hills
Chief Operating Officer & Managing Partner, Core Services
Alexander Kogan
Partnerships & Development Specialist
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