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Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
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Agency: University of South Carolina
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Your application must be submitted online at https://apptrkr.com/9783272
Class Code:: UP03
Position Number:: 9783272
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Unclassified

Job Responsibilities

Director of Institutional Data AnalyticsDepartment: IT Enterprise ApplicationsAdvertised Salary Range:Part/Full Time: Full Time
About the Role
The Director of Institutional Data Analytics provides strategic leadership, management, and technical oversight for institutional reporting and analytics serving the University of South Carolina and its extended campuses. This role leads the Analytics and Data Governance team in the Division of IT, partnering with university leadership and governance groups to deliver reliable, actionable data and enterprise reporting solutions. The director also drives innovation in analytics, supports data governance and security, and promotes data quality, consistency, and integrity across reporting environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Analytics and Data Governance team.
- Direct the implementation and maintenance of enterprise reporting and analytics solutions for the university and its extended campuses.
- Partner with university leadership, academic units, governance groups, and other stakeholders to identify needs and translate them into effective solutions.
- Modernize the institution's analytics capabilities.
What We're Looking For
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated experience leading data analytics and institutional research programs or projects.
- Strategic vision and operational excellence to IT service delivery.
- Thrives in a collaborative culture where curiosity and innovation are valued.
Why Join Us?
- Lead high-impact institutional analytics initiatives that support decision-making across the University of South Carolina and its extended campuses.
- Build and develop a talented team while helping shape the university's analytics capabilities and data-informed culture.
- Collaborate with leaders and stakeholders across a complex higher education environment on projects that have meaningful institutional impact.
Perks of the University of South Carolina
- Join a major public research university with opportunities to work on complex, meaningful technology and data initiatives.
- Collaborate with talented professionals across the university system.
- Enjoy a professional environment that emphasizes innovation, continuous learning, collaboration, and technical excellence.
- Work in a role that offers opportunities to contribute to the strategic and operational success of the university.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities- Understanding of higher education data structures, business processes, and institutional research methodologies.- Skilled in planning, organizing, and directing projects.- Proven leadership in supervising individuals with varied skill sets and fostering effective teamwork.- Strong collaboration skills across distributed, cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, Business Analytics, or a related field.- Relevant certifications, such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Analytics Professional (CAP), Project Management Professional (PMP)- Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research, business intelligence, analytics, data management, or related fields.- Three (3) or more years of supervisory or managerial experience leading technical or analytical teams.- Experience supporting decision-making within higher education, preferably within a multi-campus university system.- Experience developing enterprise reporting solutions, dashboards, and data visualizations in enterprise tools (e.g., Cognos, Tableau, PowerBI).- Experience working with data warehouses, enterprise data systems (e.g., HR, Financial, Student Information, Learning Management), and large-scale institutional datasets.- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects and stakeholder engagement initiatives.- Experience with accreditation reporting, state and federal reporting requirements, and higher education performance metrics.
Additional Comments

Job Close Date10/08/2026Special Instructions to ApplicantPositions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.We are only accepting applications submitted by October 8, 2026.The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:- Health and Life Insurance- Retirement Programs- Paid Tuition- Dependent Scholarships- Annual Leave- Sick Leave- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)- Paid Parental Leave- Professional Development OpportunitiesClickhttps://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsc.edu%2Fabout%2Foffices_and_divisions%2Fhuman_resources%2Fcareers%2Findex.php&data=05%7C01%7CKURTRS%40email.sc.edu%7Ceca45df616784275e15908dab2a706ac%7C4b2a4b19d135420e8bb2b1cd238998cc%7C0%7C0%7C638018727680845870%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=j6sQGvabHDZHDmRBFwMrq8P8QCuDmChuJ%2FH5%2F8hDRUw%3D&reserved=0 to learn more about why you should work at USC.To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9783272
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.