Academic Program Assessment and Data Analytics Manager
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Columbia, SC
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Full-Time
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$60K - $89K
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Other
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June 23rd, 2025
Tableau
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring an Academic Program Assessment and Data Analytics Manager. The role oversees program assessment in the College of Arts and Sciences, manages review timelines, supports departments in cyclical assessment, and collaborates with leadership to implement continuous academic improvement. The manager collects, analyzes, and translates data from multiple sources to support strategic decision making and coordinate curriculum management within the college.
Highlights
Direct academic program assessment initiatives and ensure compliance with university policies and accreditation requirements.
Develop and build databases and tracking tools using Access, Excel, and data analytics software such as SPSS.
Provide training and guidance to department assessment coordinators and recommend improvements based on best practices.
Create visual dashboards and convert complex data into actionable metrics using Tableau or similar platforms.
Collect, maintain, and analyze enrollment and personnel data to support longitudinal and comparative academic analysis.
Collaborate closely with college leadership and coordinate with university offices including Institutional Research and the Office of the Provost.
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience; a master’s degree and a degree in a discipline represented in the College of Arts and Sciences are preferred.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel and experience with data collection, program assessment, and accreditation processes are essential.
Starting salary is $59,581 with a range up to $89,371.
Position reports to the Director of Academic Planning and works under general direction from the Assistant Dean for Curriculum.
Academic Program Assessment and Data Analytics Manager Full Description
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 qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by August 4, 2025
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 Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Logo | Posting Number | STA00503PO25 Job Family | Program Management Job Function | Program Management USC Market Title | Program Coordinator Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133644 Job Level | P3 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) | Academic Program Assessment and Data Analytics Manager Campus | Columbia Work County | Richland College/Division | College of Arts and Sciences Department | CAS College of Arts and Sciences State Pay Band | 7 Approved Starting Salary | $59,581 Advertised Salary Range | $59,581 - $89,371 Location of Vacancy | Part/Full Time | Full Time Hours per Week | 37.5 Work Schedule | Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, with one hour for lunch.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. Basis | 12 months Job Search Category | Other Professional
About USC
About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | The Academic Program Assessment and Data Analytics Manager provides oversight for program assessment in the College of Arts and Sciences and for the ongoing collection and analysis of data relevant to strategic decision making. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate with university, college and departmental leadership.
The Academic Program Assessment and Data Analytics Manager is responsible for ongoing review of degree programs to sustain academic excellence and ensure compliance with reporting requirements. The director manages the program review timeline in accordance with university and college policy, supports departments as they conduct cyclical program assessment, identifies best practices in assessment and works with the college, departments and programs to implement and maintain a culture of continuous academic improvement.
This position supports strategic decision making in the College by collecting and converting data from multiple platforms into understandable formats and actionable metrics. Tracks and analyzes key performance indicators. Researches trends in higher education and comparative data from peer and peer aspirant institutions.
The Academic Program Assessment and Data Analytics Manager will coordinate with other members of the Office of Curriculum Management and Data Analytics to support cohesive management of the college curriculum including program development, execution, and assessment.
In the execution of their duties the Academic Program Assessment and Data Analytics Manager will collaborate closely with college leadership to ensure continuous alignment with college priorities.
Working under the general direction of the Assistant Dean for Curriculum and reporting to the Director of Academic Planning, the Academic Program Assessment and Data Analytics Manager is responsible for the day-to-day performance of duties assigned and is expected to be self-directed in those duties. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials | N/A Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree preferred. Degree in a discipline represented in the College of Arts and Sciences preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Experience in program level assessment and/or accreditation. Exceptional analytical skills, including substantial experience with data collection and analysis. Ability to access, manipulate and refine large quantities of data from multiple sources Intermediate to advanced knowledge of excel. Excellent research and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to interact well with different university constituencies, including faculty, staff, administrators, and students. Ability to interpret technical procedures and regulations. Ability to plan, direct, and administer policies and programs. Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Ability to work without direct supervision. Ability to make sound decisions. Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the College of Arts and Sciences
Job Duties
Job Duty | Direct academic program assessment initiatives in the College. Serve as the point of contact to the college’s academic units for external reviews, program assessment and continuous instructional improvement. Ensure programs meet university timelines for periodic assessment, including meeting regional accreditation review requirements and professional accrediting board requirements. Coordinate with the Office of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Analytics (OIRAA) and with the Office of the Provost to ensure compliance with university policy. Track the status of and maintain records for all program assessment initiatives. Facilitate best practices in both degree program assessment and general education assessment. Serve on committees as needed. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Develop management tracking and reporting tools. Responsible for building databases in Access and Excel from multiple university data sources including but not limited to: IPEDS, EAB Data Analytics, Tableau, Data Warehouse, Peoplesoft HCM, Anaplan and the Finance Intranet. Cross reference various data sources to validate data and to understand strengths and weaknesses of each data source. Use advanced data analytics such as SPSS, or similar, to draw conclusions, monitor trends and derive solutions. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Provide training, guidance and support to departments and unit assessment coordinators. Make recommendations for improvements based on best practices in academic program assessment. Monitor and support process improvement. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Respond to requests for information from college leadership. Convert data into visual dashboards using Tableau or similar platforms to establish key performance indicators and evaluate progress against established goals. Translate technical information in a non-technical and easy-to-understand manner. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Collect, maintain, and analyze enrollment data. Utilize university databases to collect information regarding course offerings and enrollment each semester. Organize data in a manner that establishes baseline data and supports longitudinal and comparative analysis for developing future course offerings. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Maintain the College Data Profile. Utilize university data sources to collect information regarding personnel, student enrollments, credit hour production, degrees awarded, and external funding. Provide the profile to college leadership and respond to requests from leadership for subsets of the data. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Engage in strategic planning to promote program development, process improvement and other initiatives consistent with the role of the Office of Curriculum Management and Data Analytics and contribute to the overall success of the College of Arts and Sciences by performing all other duties as assigned. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 10
Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 Desired Start Date | Job Open Date | 06/20/2025 Job Close Date | 08/04/2025 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 qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by August 4, 2025
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 Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/189522 EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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