Data & Student Engagement Spec.

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University of South Carolina is hiring a Data & Student Engagement Specialist. This role involves developing strategies for student and employer engagement and employment opportunities by applying analytical methods, AI, and visualization tools to align students' interests and skills with employer needs. The specialist will also track and analyze student engagement and career goals, assist in employment reporting, and use data-driven insights to improve outcomes and align with institutional goals.

Highlights

Develop strategies and solutions for student and employer engagement using data analysis and AI.
Collect, interpret, and analyze employment data to improve student-employer matching and outcomes.
Manage employment outcomes reporting, including ABA, NALP, and surveys like US News & World Report.
Track student engagement and compliance using systems like 12Twenty; update admissions and job data databases.
Create dashboards and reports monitoring key performance indicators of career services effectiveness.
Maintain employer and alumni databases and collaborate with the Registrar and Student Affairs offices.
Use CRM software and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI to present data findings.
Require a bachelor's degree in a related field plus 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of training and education.
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, data storytelling, analytical research, communication, and discretion with confidential data.
Salary range $57,779 to $70,000 commensurate with experience; full-time, 37.5 hours/week, and benefits including health insurance, retirement, paid leave, and tuition assistance.

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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 July 11, 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

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	STA00380PO26
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 & Student Engagement Spec.
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	School of Law
Department	LAW School of Law
State Pay Range	G10
USC Market Range	MRG - $57,779 $72,224 $86,669
Anticipated Hiring Range	57,779-70,000 Salary commensurate with experience
Location of Vacancy	Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm with one hour for lunch each day
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.
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.

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.

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 and Student Engagement Specialist assists the Career and Professional Development team in developing strategies and solutions for student and employer engagement, and employment and professional development opportunities by using analytical methods, AI, and visualization tools to effectively match students’ interests and skills with employers’ recruiting needs. Gather, interpret, monitor, and analyze information to help students and employers improve employment outcomes more efficiently and effectively. The specialist is responsible for utilizing data-driven tools to track student engagement, student career goals, and employer needs, and will assist in identifying opportunities to increase employment opportunities. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Career and Professional Development and Leadership, the specialist uses data analysis to identify actions to align the office’s resources, programming, and advising efforts with measurable outcomes and institutional goals.
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	Bachelor’s plus 2 years of analytical and database experience in the Career Services field.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to organize, analyze, and disseminate data with attention to detail, and the ability to perform tasks quickly and accurately, and be a self-starter. Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Proficiency in Word. Experience with CRM software. Ability to tell visual stories with data using data visualization software. Extensive experience in and strong passion for empirical research and answering hard questions with data. Exceptional communication, data presentation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly and concisely. Demonstrated ability to explain sophisticated analyses, technical concepts, and conclusions to a non-technical audience. Ability to handle confidential information with great discretion, tact, and judgment. A strong analytical, creative mind with a problem-solving approach. Results-oriented with a strong sense of vision and initiative, and strong organizational skills. Ability to work well with various constituencies, including faculty, staff, students, and employers. Experience with CRM software packages such as Tableau or Power BI. Must have the ability to present complex findings clearly and concisely to a non-technical audience.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Responsible for ABA and NALP employment outcomes reporting and submitting relevant responses to surveys such as US News & World Report and Princeton Review with oversight from the Assistant Dean.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Tracks student inputs in 12Twenty for compliance. Contacts students to ensure completeness. Responsible for populating rising 1L admissions data and updating current student job-related data to a C&PD database to serve as a resource for Advising.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Works with the Registrar’s Office and the Office of Student Affairs to record student employment as it occurs. Creates a dashboard for reporting. Monitors key performance indicators of office effectiveness, such as student visits, student contacts, and employer contacts and visits. Builds and manages a reporting tool for students and advisors to track Employer hiring processes.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Uses data management skills to manage data uploads, provide reports, and create dashboards. Interpret, share, and present student and employer data to discern action items to increase student advising and employer outreach. Maintains the employer and alumni databases.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Updates and produces the office’s Annual Report; works with the communications team to create effective communications for the office.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Manages student workers and maintains student organization liaisons.
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	05/27/2026
Job Close Date	07/11/2026
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 July 11, 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.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/206972
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.

Supplemental Questions

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* Do you have at least 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?
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