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Data and Reporting Analyst

🇺🇸 Remote - US 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $58K - $66K 💻 Data Science 🗓️ April 28th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

College of Charleston is hiring a Data and Reporting Analyst. This role involves developing and designing reporting and analytics for various internal and external stakeholders, ensuring data quality and integrity by collaborating with data stewards. The analyst supports data-driven decision-making through managing survey data, maintaining data integrity, and creating visualizations for institutional research.

Highlights
  • Develop and maintain systems for efficient and accurate collection of survey data and ensure submission compliance.
  • Maintain data integrity processes, resolve data issues, and coordinate report development with data stewards.
  • Create data visualizations and prepare data for the Institutional Research website and other consumption.
  • Support projects related to accreditation, senior leadership, and executive requests using data analysis.
  • Document data architecture and manage project tasks related to institutional data.
  • Required software and tools include Cognos, Insights, Tableau, SQL, SAS, and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Must understand FERPA regulations and maintain confidentiality of student records.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Management Information Science, Statistics or related field plus 12 months of relevant higher education data analysis experience.
  • Salary range from $57,700 to $66,488, commensurate with education and experience.
  • Department: Office of Institutional Research; clients include internal and external academic constituents and senior leadership.

Data and Reporting Analyst Full Description

Data and Reporting Analyst
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education.  A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
 
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
                             
Interested applicants must submit an application on the College’s website at jobs.cofc.edu or send a cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation to Deanna Caveny at cavenyd@cofc.edu.  
Posting Details
 POSTING INFORMATION 
Internal Title  | Data and Reporting Analyst
Position Type  | Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration  | Non-Faculty
Pay Band  | GEN10
Level  |
Department  | Institutional Research
Job Purpose  | The Data and Reporting Analyst within the Office of Institutional Research (IR) develops and designs reporting and analytics for a wide variety of internal and external constituents, including but not limited to time-sensitive external surveys, the annual Common Data Set and the IR web site. The Analyst fosters a culture of data cleanliness and integrity by collaborating with the College’s data stewards to ensure high quality data sources for accurate data-driven decision-making.
Minimum Requirements  | The College of Charleston, located in Charleston, SC, seeks to hire a Data and Reporting Analyst.  The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science/Processing, Management Information Science, Statistics, or a related field.  This position also requires twelve (12) months of experience in data analysis involving the higher education field.  The position also requires demonstrated experience with some combination of Cognos/Insights, Tableau, SQL, or SAS.  Experience working in a higher education environment is preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  | Required:
Experience with Cognos, Insights, Tableau, SQL, and SAS. Proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge and understanding of the data and information that is important to an academic institution. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and to communicate effectively. Must be able to work well under strict deadlines and have exceptional attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. Must understand the significance of maintaining data integrity and confidentially with student records; knowledge of and adherence to FERPA regulations required.

Preferred:
Understanding of methods and techniques for data extraction, analysis and reporting. Exceptional organizational skills and experience managing and documenting complex projects. Knowledge of higher education information systems such as Ellucian Banner and related data systems and repositories such as Salesforce, IPEDS, US News, and CSRDE.
Additional Comments Regarding Position  | Limited overnight travel may be required to attend professional development conferences and meetings. Some weekend and evening activities may be required. The position may be performed remotely from any location within the United States
Special Instructions to Applicants  | Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education.  A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. *Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.                             Interested applicants must submit an application on the College’s website at jobs.cofc.edu or send a cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation to Deanna Caveny at cavenyd@cofc.edu. 
Salary  | *$57,700 - $66,488
Posting Date  | 04/24/2026
Closing Date  | 05/27/2026
Benefits  | Insurance:  Health/Dental/Vision Life Insurance Paid Leave:  Sick/Annual/Parental Retirement Long Term Disability Paid Holidays Free CARTA Bus Service Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled  | No
Posting Number  | 2026061
EEO Statement  | The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting  | https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17897
Job Duties
 Job Duties 
Activity  | Develop and maintain systems for efficient and accurate collection of survey data and communicate with campus colleagues to ensure submission of data.
Essential or Marginal  | Essential
Percent of Time  | 30Activity  | Maintain data integrity processes, including triage of data issues and coordination in development of new reports as needed, and collaborate with data stewards to ensure data errors are resolved within required deadlines.
Essential or Marginal  | Essential
Percent of Time  | 30Activity  | Prepare data and visualizations for consumption from the Office of Institutional Research website by analyzing and processing large sets of data and creating visualizations to convey results using software and recommending innovations to create informative information displays and efficiencies.
Essential or Marginal  | Essential
Percent of Time  | 20Activity  | Support Office of Institutional Research colleagues on projects such as accreditation reporting, senior leadership, and executive requests, including using results of data analysis for problem solving.
Essential or Marginal  | Essential
Percent of Time  | 10Activity  | Develop and maintain detailed documentation (metadata) on Office of Institutional Research data architecture and field incoming requests and document project tasks.
Essential or Marginal  | Essential
Percent of Time  | 10
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Application
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document
  2. Other Document 2
  3. Other Document 3
  4. Form DD 214
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