University of South Carolina
Data Analyst
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Beaufort, SC
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Full-Time
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$58K - $62K
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Data Science
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August 12th, 2026
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University of South Carolina is hiring a Data Analyst to support data-driven decision-making within the Finance & Operations team at USC Beaufort. The role involves analyzing and interpreting institutional and financial data, maintaining data accuracy and integrity, and developing reports and technology solutions to aid university operations.
Highlights
- Analyze and interpret financial and institutional data to support university decision-making.
- Maintain data quality, consistency, and integrity across multiple university systems.
- Assist with creation, modification, and maintenance of data records and system information.
- Design and implement programs and software solutions; troubleshoot system integrations.
- Develop and execute detailed test cases and procedures for new or upgraded system functionality.
- Create and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports using tools such as Microsoft Excel, PeopleSoft, PeopleAdmin, Anaplan, and financial reporting platforms.
- Collaborate with Budget, Finance, Operations, and IT teams on system enhancements and technology projects.
- Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and training.
- Expected salary range is $57,779 to $62,000, based on education and experience.
- Supports reporting needs for departments, campuses, and the broader University of South Carolina system.
Data Analyst Full Description
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Positions will remain posted on our employment website for a minimum of five (5) business days. After this period, postings may be closed at the department’s discretion. Our site is updated regularly, and the length of the recruitment and screening process may vary depending on the position and related factors. If your qualifications are selected for further consideration, you will be contacted directly by phone or email.
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
Posting Details
Supplemental Questions
Posting Summary
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| Posting Number | STA00601PO26 |
| Job Family | Operational Analysis |
| Job Function | Business Data Analysis |
| USC Market Title | Data Analyst |
| Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/155007 |
| Job Level | P2 - Professional |
| Business Title (Internal Title) | Data Analyst |
| Campus | Beaufort |
| Work County | Beaufort |
| College/Division | USC Beaufort College/Division Level |
| Department | BFT Finance and Operations |
| State Pay Range | G10 |
| USC Market Range | MRG - $57,779 $72,224 $86,669 |
| Anticipated Hiring Range | $57,779 - $62,000 |
| Location of Vacancy | USC Beaufort supported area |
| Part/Full Time | Full Time |
| Hours per Week | 37.5 |
| Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. Can include nights and weekends. |
| 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. |
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| Veterans' Preference Statement | The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities. |
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 | Data Analyst – Finance & Operations Beaufort & Bluffton, South Carolina | Where Data, Technology & Higher Education Come Together Turn data into insight. Transform systems into solutions. Help shape the future of USCB. The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) invites applications for a Data Analyst to join our Finance & Operations team. Located in the beautiful South Carolina Lowcountry, USCB offers the opportunity to build your career in a growing university environment just minutes from Hilton Head Island and Savannah and within reach of Charleston. This is an exciting opportunity for an analytical, technology-minded professional who enjoys digging into data, improving systems, solving problems, and translating complex information into meaningful solutions. The Data Analyst will play an important role in supporting data-driven decision-making across Finance & Operations, helping ensure that university leaders and departments have access to accurate, timely, and actionable information. From financial reporting and systems testing to technology implementation and data integrity, this position will connect people, data, technology, and institutional priorities. What You’ll Do Under general supervision, the Data Analyst will analyze and interpret institutional and financial data while supporting the accuracy, integrity, maintenance, and effective use of university data systems. Key responsibilities include:
Technology & Reporting Environment The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a variety of enterprise systems and reporting tools, including: Microsoft Excel | PeopleSoft | PeopleAdmin | Anaplan | University Intranet Systems | Financial & Institutional Reporting Platforms Experience working with complex datasets, enterprise systems, financial information, reporting tools, or integrated technology environments will be especially valuable. Who We’re Looking For We are seeking a professional who is naturally curious, analytical, organized, and solutions-focused. The ideal candidate doesn’t simply produce reports—they ask the right questions, investigate inconsistencies, recognize patterns, understand business processes, and help turn information into better institutional decisions. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:
Why USCB? At USCB, your work has a visible impact. As a member of Finance & Operations, the Data Analyst will help strengthen the systems, information, and processes that support the University’s students, faculty, staff, campuses, and long-term growth. You’ll have the opportunity to work at the intersection of higher education, finance, technology, analytics, and institutional strategy while contributing to projects that improve how the University operates and makes decisions. And you’ll do it in one of South Carolina’s most distinctive regions—the Lowcountry, where coastal communities, rich history, natural beauty, and access to Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, Bluffton, and Savannah create an exceptional place to live and work. Bring Your Analytical Mindset to USCB If you enjoy turning complex data into clear information, improving systems, solving technical challenges, and using technology to make organizations work better, we invite you to explore this opportunity. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume and a list of references with contact information. Join the University of South Carolina Beaufort and help transform data into decisions that move our University forward. |
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| Job Related Minimum 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. |
| Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials | |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Strong analytical skills and the ability to be flexible in our ever changing workforce. Able to carry out complex oral and written instructions and to use judgment and discretion in dealing with highly sensitive and/or confidential information. Ability to prioritize projects. Attention to detail and able to multi-task. Able to understand data. |
Job Duties
| Job Duty | Data Analysis: Identifies business needs and requirements and researches technical aspects of potential technology purchases. Designs, develops, and assists with the implementation of programs/ software and understands and troubleshoots integrations between various finance and other university systems. Creates detailed functional specifications and works closely with the Budget, Finance, and Operations teams to support upgrades, enhancements, testing of new technologies. Develops and completes thorough test cases and scripts and executes. Documents findings and sends approval to move functionality to production environment or fails back functionality for further development and testing. Other data analysis and reporting needs as requested by the Finance and Operations Office. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 35 |
| Job Duty | Data Reporting: Design, build, and maintain financial databases to support university-wide reporting. Develop dashboards and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Sequel Servers, etc.) to support leadership decision-making. Utilize computational and data science techniques to structure large datasets (e.g., enrollment, grants, and operational data) |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 25 |
| Job Duty | Data Management: Oversees generation and updating of reports using Finance and other university system reporting tools such as Microsoft Excel, PeopleAdmin, and PeopleSoft, Intranet, Anaplan, etc. as required, including divisions, campuses, the USC system. Ensures reporting deadlines are met, data is accurate, and department needs are fulfilled in a timely manner. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 20 |
| Job Duty | Maintaining: Maintains current data collection and tracking, analysis, and reporting of internal programs. Supports timely development, administration, and analysis for reporting. Supports data governance initiative, including developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and dictionaries for databases. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 15 |
| Job Duty | Perform other duties as requested by leadership in the Finance and Operations office. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 5 |
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 | 08/10/2026 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions will remain posted on our employment website for a minimum of five (5) business days. After this period, postings may be closed at the department’s discretion. Our site is updated regularly, and the length of the recruitment and screening process may vary depending on the position and related factors. If your qualifications are selected for further consideration, you will be contacted directly by phone or email. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
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| Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/211346 |
| 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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