Recruitment for 2025-26 is now complete, meet our new leadership team here
Apply to join the HGCC Executive Board!
Application Details
Eligibility Requirements
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Deadline: October 1, 2025
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Required: 1-page business-style resume in PDF format. See Resume #2 for an example.
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Interviews conducted on a rolling basis starting the week of September 22.
Who Can Apply:
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Priority: Harvard Griffin GSAS graduate students.
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Harvard-affiliated postdoctoral fellows.
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HLS, HMS, HKS, HSDM, GSD, HDS, GSE, HSPH, SEAS, and Extension school degree students.
Commitment: Full-year appointment (Oct 2025 - Aug 2026). Exceptions made for graduating students.
Contact Us
Email us at harvardconsultingclub@gmail.com
HGCC Executive Board Positions 2025 – 2026
General responsibilities:
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Attend the fall mixer and onboarding meeting, as well as the summer club dinner and social.
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Participate in team meetings as needed, with regular communication managed via Slack.
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Contribute to the planning and execution of HGCC events as required by your position.
Open Positions:
Senior Vice Presidents and Vice Presidents of Case Competition (CC) - Team of 8-10
Time Commitment: ~4 hours/week (planning runs from November - March/April; availability required leading up to and during the Case Competition)
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Organize the Harvard/MIT Case Competition in March/April 2026
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Secure and manage client relationships
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Manage relationships with consulting firms and industry experts
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Collaborate to deliver a quality program for 50+ participants
Vice Presidents of Professional Relations and Development (PRD) - Team of 8-10
Time Commitment: ~4 hours/week (heaviest from November - April)
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Organize the HGCC Consulting Career Fair in February 2026
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Organize 8 panels/case workshops throughout the academic year
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Manage relationships with consulting firms and consultants
Vice Presidents of Community Engagement (CE) - Team of 3-4
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours/week (consistent throughout the year)
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Develop and maintain HGCC’s website and social media presence
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Communicate and market HGCC events through weekly emails
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Increase HGCC’s visibility throughout the Harvard community
Senior Vice Presidents of Partnerships and Engagement - Team of 2-3
Time Commitment: ~4 hours/week (heaviest from November - April)
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Oversee event and outreach preparation and execution in both the PRD and CE teams
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Lead and manage relationships with consulting firms and consultants
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Spearhead the organization of the HGCC Consulting Career Fair in February 2026
Helpful Information
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Top consulting firms place strong emphasis on demonstrated consulting and business experience during resume reviews - experience that is typically not gained through PhD or postdoctoral work
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In the 2024-2025 academic year, approximately 40% of new HGCC leaders who applied for consulting positions received an offer, including at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG
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Referrals substantially increase the likelihood of securing an interview
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Networking with current HGCC leaders who have received offers, HGCC alumni, and exposure to Harvard and campus recruiters can often lead to valuable referrals
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HGCC maintains strong, positive relationships with top consulting firms such as McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and LEK