Executive Consultant

Encoura

Executive Consultant delivering financial aid optimization services with a focus on recruitment and retention strategies. Working with clients to develop aid plans and financial strategies to meet goals.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $119,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops financial aid strategies for clients that will allow them to meet their enrollment and revenue goals
Creates and presents financial aid historical and retention analyses to clients, explaining trends and opportunities
Consults regularly with client institutions
Presents and explains the Award+ tracking dashboard
Works with 10-15 clients throughout the year
Assists clients in fully understanding the extent and construct of the contracted financial aid
Meets regularly with the consulting team to discuss client goals and challenges and brainstorm solutions
Travel Frequency, 3-5 times per year

Requirements

What you’ll need

An advanced degree is preferred but not required
A minimum of 5 years of successful experience within an institution of higher education, preferably in admissions, financial aid, or enrollment management
On-campus experience in enrollment management is highly desirable
A successful candidate will be intellectually curious and able to work independently, in a remote environment
Demonstrated effectiveness in written and oral communication
Demonstrated technical proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Demonstrated data analysis skills
Ability to collaborate effectively both internally and externally
Ability to incorporate constructive feedback to improve performance and outcomes
Successful candidates will be required to complete and pass a CLEAR™ identity verification as part of the pre-employment screening process.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
retirement contributions
paid time off
other programs that support employee well‑being

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisfinancial aid strategiesenrollment managementretention analysisclient consultationcontract understanding

Soft Skills

intellectual curiosityindependent workwritten communicationoral communicationcollaborationconstructive feedback incorporation

Certifications

CLEAR™ identity verification