Attain Partners is an innovative consulting firm dedicated to disrupting the status quo to change the world and improve the lives of those we touch. From strategy to technology and ever y where in between, our experts use their unique skills to advance the important missions of education, nonprofit, healthcare, and state and local government clients.
People are at the center of all we do, and that’s why we empower career growth, provide industry-leading benefits packages, encourage a flexible work environment, and foster a culture of inclusion to support the needs of our team. We share a collective passion for our mission and our people. Guided by our seven core values, The Attain Way, our vision is the foundation of our culture—to be and attain the best.
Attain Partners is seeking a dynamic Change Management Consultant to lead and manage organizational change initiatives tied to technology implementations across higher education, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors. This role will apply structured methodologies, including Prosci frameworks, to drive adoption and ensure successful outcomes. The consultant will develop and execute communication and training strategies, assess change impacts, engage stakeholders, and manage all change activities throughout the implementation lifecycle. Ideal candidates bring proven expertise in change management, particularly within higher education environments, and demonstrate the ability to guide organizations through complex transitions with clarity and confidence.
Job Responsibilities
Complete change management assessments
Identify, analyze and prepare risk mitigation tactics
Identify and manage anticipated and persistent resistance
Consult and coach project teams
Create actionable deliverables for the core change management plans: Sponsor Plan, People Manager Plan, Communications Plan, and Training Plan
Create actionable deliverables for any required "Extend" plans, such as the Resistance Management Plan
Support and engage senior leaders
Coach people managers and supervisors
Support organizational design and definition of roles and responsibilities
Coordinate efforts with other specialists
Integrate change management activities into the project plan
Evaluate and ensure user readiness
Manage stakeholders
Track and report issues
Define and measure success metrics and monitor change progress
Support change management at the organizational level
Develop Training materials (job aids, videos, websites, etc.) and lead instructor-led training
Required Skills
3-5+ years of experience in leading change management workstreams for technology implementations, Salesforce CRM experience is preferred
Experience in Higher Education, healthcare, and/or nonprofit consulting
Demonstrate high quality analytical and problem solving skills within time and organizational boundaries
Ability to work collaboratively in a project team
Ability to travel nationwide, if needed
Demonstrates ability to stay current in certifications, training and industry trends and practices
Effective written and verbal communications a must, with presentation experience
Desired Skills
Demonstrated ability to build trusted advisor relationships with clients
Kindsight Ascend experience or an understanding of university advancement
Experience supporting sales and business development
Certifications
Prosci Change Management Certification (preferred)
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor’s Degree
Master's Degree preferred
Additional Requirements
Demonstrated ability to build trusted advisor relationships with clients
Experience supporting sales and business development
Position requires flexibility to travel periodically based on business and client needs
Additional Information
Attain Partners values your mental, emotional, and physical health and wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package starts on your first day of employment and includes benefits such as:
Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA accounts, life and…