Part-Time Strategic Market Research Support

Penn State University; University Park (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University seeks a part-time market research assistant to support various OSVPR units. This role involves sector analysis, data collection, and report preparation, requiring strong market research skills and flexibility with hours, making it suitable for candidates needing adaptable schedules.

Qualifications

• Understanding of market research and digital data collection.
• Background in market research, business analytics, or related field required.
• Self-directed with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and industry sector analysis.
• Identify key data sources and summarize findings.
• Support business-development marketing strategies.

Skills

Market Research

Data Analysis

SWOT Analysis

Business Analytics

Education

Related Field (e.g., Market Research, Business Analytics)

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Office of Research Marketing & Communications within OSVPR (Office of the Senior Vice President for Research) is seeking a strong market research part-time employee to work approximately 10-20 hours per week helping to support key research for strategies within several of the OSVPR units. Market research assignments will be needed within four key areas:

• Sector opportunities for business-development marketing
• Opportunities for research strategies
• Data to inform industry partnerships strategies
• Development of baseline data for analytics strategies

Duties include but are not limited to market research, industry sector analysis, ROI and risk analysis, identification of key data sources, collecting and analyzing for trends (including SWOT analysis), determining alignment with university strategies, strengths and competencies, and summarizing findings and providing reports and information.

Thispositionrequires an understanding of market research and data collection using standard digital platforms, as well as theMicrosoftsuite ofapplications, and existing Penn State data platforms.

The ideal candidateswill be persons with a background in the market research, business analytics, SWOT analyses, business, or a related field. Must have US Citizenship.

This is a remote (or on-site) position with opportunities for local hires to join in-person meetings and team gatherings. Candidates should plan to be available for meetings during business hours (8-5, M-F), but a bulk of the work can be completed on a flexible schedule. The candidate should be self-directed with an ability to organize and prioritize their work to meet established deadlines. Expected hours per week are 10-20.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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