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Marshall University

Applications System Analyst

🇺🇸 Huntington, WV 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $52K - $68K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ May 12th, 2026
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Marshall University is hiring an Applications System Analyst. The role functions as a technical business analyst within the IT department, bridging business units and IT to ensure effective operation, configuration, and optimization of institutional applications. The position involves supporting enterprise and departmental systems, collaborating with stakeholders to understand business needs, and delivering solutions via application configuration, workflow automation, and data analysis, including Tier 2 support and reporting.

Highlights
  • Serve as technical business analyst bridging IT and business units
  • Support and optimize a portfolio of institutional applications and enterprise systems
  • Configure applications, automate workflows, maintain system integrations
  • Provide Tier 2 application support and develop operational and analytical reports
  • Required knowledge includes SQL or other database query languages
  • Must hold a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
  • Requires 1-3 years experience supporting enterprise or business applications
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
  • Salary range: $52,105 - $67,736 annually
  • Position is full-time within the Information Technology Department at Marshall University

Applications System Analyst Full Description

Applications System Analyst
Position Details
 Get to Know Us!
 
 Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, definer of the Constitution, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. We are located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley and Beckley. Marshall University’s mission, inspired by our Vision and Creed, includes a commitment to:

  • Offer a wide range of high quality, affordable, and accessible undergraduate, graduate, and professional education that prepares students to think, learn, work, and live in an evolving global society.

  • Create opportunities and experiences to foster understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of thought and culture.

  • Maintain a dynamic intellectual, artistic, and cultural life by promoting and supporting research and creative activities by undergraduates, graduates, and faculty.

  • Contribute to the quality of life of the community, region, and beyond through applied research, economic development, health care, and cultural enrichment.

  • Cultivate the development of an inclusive, just, and equitable community.

 Come Meet Marshall and discover what it means to be part of the Marshall University family!

 Come join our Herd!
 
 We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Marshall University offers outstanding benefit packages to  eligible employees only. (E-Class in the job posting). Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) employees have different benefit options than those listed below. 
  • Work week is 37.5 hrs.
  • A great highlight in December is that Marshall University employees receive almost two weeks off for Winter Break!
  • Holidays – Employees receive 13 Paid Holidays
  • Annual and Sick Leave – Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year. ) Employee Leave
  • Health Insurance – Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). There are seven (7) health benefit plans.
  • Educational/Tuition Benefits – Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children. 
  • Retirement Plans – Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Full-time benefits eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
  • Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
  • Wellness Programs – PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.

  We are . . . Marshall! 
 Position Information 
Position Title  | Applications System Analyst
Banner Position Number  | 001060
E-Class  | NC - Nonclassified - .53 or >
Department  | Information Technology - MU2066
Job Description  | The Application Systems Analyst serves as a technical business analyst within the Information Technology organization, bridging business units and IT to ensure the effective operation, configuration, and optimization of institutional applications.

This role supports a portfolio of enterprise and departmental systems, partners with stakeholders to understand business needs, and delivers solutions through application configuration, workflow automation, and data analysis.The position combines functional application support, reporting and analytics, and technical problem solving.

Responsibilities include supporting workflow and forms platforms, maintaining system integrations and configurations, providing Tier 2 application support, and developing operational and analytical reporting to support institutional decision-making.
Salary Range  | $52,105-$67,736
Salary Type  | Salary
Time Type  | Full-Time
Work Location  | 
 Qualifications 
Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

 Required Qualifications 
Education 
•Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field

Experience  | One to three (1–3) years of experience supporting enterprise or business applications
•Working knowledge of SQL or other database query languages
•Experience gathering requirements and supporting business processes
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 Preferred Qualifications 
Education  |
Experience  | 
 Posting Detail Information 
Posting Number  | MU1244E
Open Date  | 05/11/2026
Close Date  |
Open Until Filled  | No
Special Instructions Summary  | 
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field? 
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents
Marshall University
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 Huntington, WV 25755