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Posting Number
STA00630PO26

Job Family
Operational Analysis

Job Function
Business Data Analysis

USC Market Title
Data Analysis Director

Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/196207

Job Level
E0 - Directors and Executives

Business Title (Internal Title)
Director of Institutional Data Analytics

Campus
Columbia

Work County
Richland

College/Division
Division of Information Technology

Department
IT Enterprise Applications

State Pay Range
Unclassified

USC Market Range
MRN - $120,769 $153,981 $187,192

Anticipated Hiring Range
$120,769 - Salary is commensurate with experience

Location of Vacancy
On-site in Columbia, SC

Part/Full Time
Full Time

Hours per Week
37.5

Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, with 1 hour for lunch.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the Division of IT.

Basis
12 months

Job Search Category
Information Technology

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Shape the Future of Data Analytics at One of America's Most Beautiful Campuses

Join the University of South Carolina in Columbia, the vibrant capital city of one of the fastest-growing states in the nation. As we revolutionize our digital landscape, we are seeking an experienced leader to serve as our Director of Institutional Data Analytics. Help us transform South Carolina's flagship campus into a nationally recognized hub for innovation and data-driven excellence.

In this high-impact, on-site role, you will play a pivotal part in executing the university's enterprise-wide advanced analytics. Your work will directly influence the academic, research, and administrative success of a dynamic R1 institution.

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.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and at least 8 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

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.

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.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Team Leadership & Technical Oversight

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff on the Analytics and Data Governance team in the Division of Information Technology.
• Working with the AVP for IT Enterprise AI, Data, and Research Computing and governance groups, establish departmental priorities, goals, and performance expectations.
• Promote professional development and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
• Direct the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise reporting and analytical solutions in alignment with data governance standards.
• Oversee technical architecture and reporting standards to ensure scalability, reliability, and consistency across the university and its extended campuses.
• Manage project portfolios, allocate resources, and monitor progress toward strategic objectives.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
30

Job Duty

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Working with the AVP for IT Enterprise AI, Data, and Research Computing and governance groups, identify reporting and analytical needs that serve stakeholders including university leadership, academic units, and extended campuses.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on institutional data, metrics, and analytical practices.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among stakeholders to ensure alignment of reporting priorities and business requirements.
• Oversee requirements gathering, solution design discussions, and stakeholder consultations.
• Support institutional planning, assessment, accreditation, strategic initiatives, and decision-making through data-informed insights.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
30

Job Duty

Service Innovation

• Identify opportunities to automate reporting processes and improve operational efficiencies.
• Promote adoption of modern analytical techniques and data visualization practices.
• Develop and implement innovative dashboards, self-service analytics tools, and decision-support resources.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance reporting services, analytics delivery, and user experience.
• Monitor emerging trends, technologies, tools, and methodologies in higher education analytics and recommend enhancements to university capabilities.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
20

Job Duty

Data Governance & Security

• Collaborate with institutional stakeholders to support university-wide data governance initiatives.
• Promote compliance with applicable federal, state, and university policies regarding data privacy, security, and access.
• Maintain standards and recommend improvements for data stewardship, access management, and responsible data use.
• Ensure reporting and analytical processes align with institutional security requirements and risk management practices.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and security assessments as needed

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
10

Job Duty

Data Quality & Integrity Oversight

• Establish and maintain processes for monitoring data quality, consistency, and integrity across reporting environments.
• Collaborate with data stewards and system owners to identify, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies.
• Develop standards and documentation supporting data definitions, business rules, and reporting methodologies.
• Promote continuous improvement of institutional data accuracy and reliability.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
5

Job Duty

Other Duties

• Perform other duties assigned by the AVP for IT Enterprise AI, Data, and Research Computing in order to support the strategic and operational needs of the division, university, and university system.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain awareness of emerging trends, regulations, and recommended practices.
• Support university committees, working groups, special projects, system-wide initiatives, and executive requests as needed.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
5

Position Attributes

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No

Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date

Job Open Date
08/24/2026

Job Close Date
10/08/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions 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 qualificati