Remote Part-Time Research Impact Analyst

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); Remote; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Research Impact Analyst to support the Impact Mapping & Database Project. The role focuses on identifying, documenting and analyzing Penn State's research contributions over time, linking projects, funding and outcomes to measurable impact.

You will collaborate with faculty and administrative units to build a structured dataset for long-term impact tracking, supporting storytelling and ROI communication across colleges.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or college enrollment; or Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business.
• 1–2 years in research, data analysis, or market research in a higher education or research setting.
• Strong analytical and written communication; detail-oriented and data-driven.

Responsibilities

• Research and document Penn State research projects across colleges and institutes.
• Analyze and categorize outcomes across multiple impact types.
• Link projects to funding sources, outputs, and downstream outcomes to establish impact narratives.
• Support development of a structured dataset and relational database for long-term impact tracking.

Skills

Excel

Airtable

CRM

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Airtable

CRM system

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Research Impact Analyst to support the Impact Mapping & Database Project. The role focuses on identifying, documenting and analyzing Penn State's research contributions over time, linking projects, funding and outcomes to measurable impact.

You will collaborate with faculty and administrative units to build a structured dataset for long-term impact tracking, supporting storytelling and ROI communication across colleges.