Institutional Data Analyst Job at University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

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  • University of South Carolina
  • Columbia, SC

Job Description

Institutional Data Analyst

The Institutional Data Analyst is an entry-level professional responsible for supporting university reporting, analytics, and data-informed decision-making. This role focuses on extracting, managing, and analyzing institutional data from internal and external sources to support reporting, dashboards, and strategic initiatives. The analyst collaborates with campus stakeholders to gather requirements, develop reports and data visualizations, and contribute to analytical projects related to key institutional priorities such as enrollment and student success. Additionally, the role supports data governance efforts by promoting data quality, consistency, and best practices. This position is ideal for individuals with foundational experience in data analysis, statistics, or related fields who are seeking to build expertise in higher education analytics.

Required Education and Experience: Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Exposure to data analysis, reporting, or research methods through coursework, internships, or projects. Experience with one or more tools such as SQL, R, Python, SAS, or SPSS. Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar. Interest in higher education data, institutional analytics, or public sector work.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Foundational understanding of data analysis and basic statistical concepts. Ability to work with structured datasets and learn data querying techniques (e.g., SQL). Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data clearly. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. Willingness and ability to learn new tools, systems, and technologies.

Job Duties:

Institutional Reporting & Compliance: Assist in compiling, validating, and submitting institutional data for state and federal reporting requirements (e.g., CHE, IPEDS), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting standards and deadlines.

Data Extraction, Management, and Analysis: Query, clean, and analyze data from institutional databases (e.g., Banner, PeopleSoft) and external sources using SQL, Excel, and statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS) to support reporting and analysis needs.

Reporting, Dashboards, and Visualization: Support the development of reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to communicate insights and inform institutional decision-making.

Analytical Support for Institutional Priorities: Assist with data analysis projects related to enrollment, student success, financial aid, and other key institutional initiatives; prepare findings in written, tabular, and visual formats for diverse audiences.

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