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Research Analyst / Grant Writer

Marshall University
Huntington, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Position Details

Position Information

Banner Position Number

R10841

Position Title

Research Analyst / Grant Writer

Classification Title

MURC-Finance Specialist, Other

Department

Institutional Research - RC1040

Job Description

Marshall University is seeking a Research Analyst / Grant Writer to support the transformative Marshall for All project-a bold initiative providing students with a debt-free pathway to bachelor's degrees and career readiness . This position will play a pivotal role in evaluating the program's impact, analyzing student success metrics, and securing additional funding to ensure long-term sustainability.

The role is fully grant-funded for the first four years, with a gradual decrease in grant support in subsequent years. As the funding reduces, it will be the responsibility of the successful candidate to acquire additional external funds to sustain the position, ensuring its continuation beyond the seven-year grant period.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic professional passionate about data-driven evaluation, funding acquisition, and advancing equity in higher education .

Key Responsibilities

  • Research & Evaluation :

Collect, analyze, and report on qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate program effectiveness (e.g., retention, graduation rates, job placements, and post-graduation salaries).

  • Develop and execute advanced methodologies, including Difference-in-Differences (DiD), Propensity Score Matching (PSM), and longitudinal analyses.
  • Grant Writing :
  • Proactively research, develop, and submit competitive grant proposals to secure additional funding.

  • Produce compelling grant reports, policy briefs, and presentations for funders and institutional leadership.
  • Develop and execute strategies to acquire external funds that will sustain this position beyond the grant period.
  • Budget Management & Collaboration :
  • Work closely with the Marshall University Research Corporation to manage budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting for grants under Academic Affairs and the President's Office.

  • Partner with the Marshall University Foundation to align funding strategies and ensure financial stewardship for the Marshall for All project.
  • Monitor grant spending to ensure compliance with funding guidelines and timelines.
  • Data Infrastructure Development :
  • Build tools for tracking program success and benchmarking outcomes against peer institutions and national trends.

  • Ensure data accuracy, transparency, and usability for decision-making.
  • Stakeholder Engagement :
  • Present findings at conferences, webinars, and workshops.

  • Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and external partners to inform program strategy and foster funding partnerships.
  • Location

    MURC - Marshall University Research Corporation

    Salary Range

    60,000

    Required Qualifications

    Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Education, Social Science, Statistics, Economics, or related field.
  • Experience

  • Experience with program evaluation, grant writing, or educational research.
  • Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R) or programming languages like Python and / or SQL.
  • Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills, with demonstrated success in securing external funding.
  • Preferred Qualifications

    Education

  • Master's degree in one of the fields above.
  • Experience

  • Knowledge of advanced research methodologies (e.g., causal inference, longitudinal tracking).
  • Background in higher education evaluation or student success initiatives.
  • Familiarity with the grant reporting process for large foundations or federal agencies.
  • Posting Detail Information

    Posting Number

    MR0757

    Open Date

    01 / 27 / 2025

    Close Date

    Open Until Filled

    Special Instructions Summary

    Salary : $60,000

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