University of South Carolina
Data Architect
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $96K
💻 Data Science
🗓️ December 12th, 2025
Blackboard
LMS
SQL
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Data Architect. The role involves designing, optimizing, and managing the enterprise data architecture to ensure accessible, secure, and standardized data aligned with institutional goals. The Data Architect collaborates across IT divisions and analytics teams to develop scalable data models, integrate systems, and promote best practices in data governance, quality, and security.
Highlights
- Design and implement enterprise-level data models and architecture strategies.
- Build and maintain data warehouses, ETL/ELT pipelines, and system integrations.
- Collaborate with Division of IT, OIRAA, and data owners to support analytics and decision-making.
- Promote data governance, metadata management, data quality, and privacy compliance.
- Support reporting platforms such as Tableau, Cognos, and Power BI.
- Required skills include SQL, data modeling tools (ERwin, dbt, PowerDesigner), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and scripting languages (Python, R).
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of related experience; Master’s preferred.
- Experience with higher education ERP and reporting systems (PeopleSoft, Workday, Banner, etc.) is preferred.
- Starting salary is $95,954 with a full-time, 37.5-hour work week.
- Works closely with stakeholders to ensure data aligns with security standards including FERPA and HIPAA.
Data Architect Full Description
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Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
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 January 4, 2026.
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
Supplemental Questions
Posting Summary
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| Posting Number | STA00884PO25 |
| Job Family | Information Technology |
| Job Function | Data Management |
| USC Market Title | IT Data Architect |
| Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/196839 |
| Job Level | P4 - Professional |
| Business Title (Internal Title) | Data Architect |
| Campus | Columbia |
| Work County | Richland |
| College/Division | Division of Information Technology |
| Department | IT Enterprise Applications |
| State Pay Band | 9 |
| Approved Starting Salary | $95,954 |
| Advertised Salary Range | $95,954 |
| Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC (on-site) |
| Part/Full Time | Full Time |
| Hours per Week | 37.5 |
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| Basis | 12 months |
| Job Search Category | Information Technology |
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 | The Data Architect plays a pivotal role in advancing the University of South Carolina’s enterprise analytics and data governance strategy. In this highly impactful role, you’ll design, optimize, and manage the University’s enterprise data architecture, ensuring that data is accessible, secure, standardized, and strategically aligned with institutional goals. You’ll collaborate across the Division of Information Technology, the Office of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Analytics (OIRAA), and distributed data owners to integrate systems, develop scalable data models, and support trusted analytics through robust data management practices.
What You’ll Do
What You Bring
Key Competencies
Tools & Technologies You’ll Work With
Why Join Us At the University of South Carolina, we believe in the power of data to drive better decisions, enhance learning, and strengthen our community. As Data Architect, you’ll help build the foundation for a modern, secure, and insight-driven data ecosystem that supports ourstudents, faculty, and staff. Bring your vision, technical expertise, and leadership to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and impact.
Ready to lead data architecture at one of the South’s top universities? Apply today and help shape the future of enterprise data at the University of South Carolina. |
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Job Duties
| Job Duty |
Enterprise Data Architecture & Integration
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 35 |
| Job Duty |
Data Governance & Quality
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 25 |
| Job Duty |
Analytics & Reporting Enablement
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 20 |
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Security & Compliance
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
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Innovation & Strategy
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| 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 |
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| Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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| Desired Start Date | |
| Job Open Date | 11/06/2025 |
| Job Close Date | 01/04/2026 |
| 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 qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by January 4, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/196863 |
| 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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