Build your consulting career while helping K-12 and higher education leaders transform systems and institutions and enhance their students’ experiences.

As an associate consultant in K-12 school systems and higher education institutions, you will work with high-achieving coworkers to create exceptional experiences for educational leaders, faculty, staff and students.

By unlocking your individual talents and developing knowledge, skills and expertise on workplace dynamics and issues, you’ll build trusted advisory relationships that turn complicated education challenges into positive results.

Your bold thinking, effective communication, project management expertise, commitment to excellence and inspiring influence will lead to lasting change for education systems and institutions. You’ll contribute to real client work from the start, get strengths-based mentoring and collaborate with experienced Gallup consultants to build a strong foundation for dynamic career growth and long-term career advancement and success as a leader at Gallup.

So get ready to change your future — and, more importantly, the future of educational leaders and students.

Learn more about how Gallup transforms student experiences at gallup.com.

What you’ll do:

As an associate consultant in the education division, you will partner with senior advisers to:

Organize and orchestrate detailed change management programs and high-quality deliverables Decipher education leaders’ greatest needs Identify data-driven insights about your client school systems and institutions Translate insights into action for your clients Influence leaders and teams to align and act by building deep client relationships Collaborate to develop, present and facilitate executive sessions Position and design sustainable solutions for ongoing growth and business impact

Who we want:

Organized overachievers who are fast-paced, self-motivated and driven to manage multiple client relationships and projects with close attention to every deadline, detail and deliverable

Continual learners who ask thoughtful questions, listen with intellectual curiosity, and want to maximize processes and impact

Competitive performers who are never satisfied with the status quo, demand a dynamic workplace and continually strive to be the best

Trusted advisers whose professional presence, savvy business thinking and engaging personalities empower them to challenge assumptions, initiate change and influence decision-making with research-based recommendations

Client-obsessed consultants who are internally motivated to serve others and improve outcomes and who consistently take on challenges, conceptualize solutions at all complexity levels and grow deep partnerships with clients

What you need:

Bachelor’s degree required At least one year of experience in project management, client management, business development, fundraising, recruitment, sales, and/or entrepreneurial efforts in school, volunteering, internships or professional work Demonstrated leadership experience and outstanding performance in education, volunteer activities and professional work Availability to start in June 2025 — apply early for priority consideration Ability to work on-site at Gallup’s Washington, D.C., office at least three days a week Eligibility to work in the United States; this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship

What we offer:

We create exceptional workplaces, starting with our own. We focus on developing your strengths — what you do right, rather than what you do wrong — and helping you be engaged at work. When you work at Gallup, you’ll benefit from:

A strengths-based, engagement-focused and performance-oriented culture The creative and innovative feel of a startup with the stability and credibility of a well-established brand The opportunity to work in a flexible and hybrid environment  A diverse and inclusive workplace culture that is committed to fostering belonging and wellbeing A collaborative work environment with world-class managers and highly tenured mentors who guide and empower associates based on their unique skills and strengths Ongoing learning and development opportunities and purposeful career growth tailored to your unique talents Mission-driven work that changes the lives of people around the world Access to exciting public-facing events and our hub for thought leadership — all situated in our recently renovated global headquarters in Washington, D.C., nestled within the nation’s capital and steps away from the National Mall and other historic landmarks

And the perks don’t stop there. Learn more about life at Gallup.

Gallup offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance options; a 401(k) retirement and savings plan with company matching; and an employee stock ownership program. We also offer an estimated annual salary range of $60,000-$70,000 for this role. Salaries are based on a variety of factors, including an individual’s education, experience, skills and geographic location. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses.

Gallup is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that celebrates, supports and promotes diversity and inclusion. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.