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University of South Carolina
Reporting & Strategic Data Manager
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Columbia, South Carolina
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Full-Time
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$71K - $89K
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Data Science
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September 11th, 2026
SQL
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Reporting & Strategic Data Manager. The role involves developing, installing, documenting, and modifying systems and software for reporting and strategic planning, including visualizations, while providing technical guidance and leadership to staff and clients. The position primarily supports the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships by authoring reports and maintaining system efficiency.
Highlights
- Develop and maintain reporting and strategic planning systems including data visualizations.
- Serve as the primary report author for the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
- Provide system analysis, configuration, and technical leadership to USC staff and clients.
- Manage access requests for financial aid reports and represent the office in assessment and reporting committees.
- Assist Banner implementation and management efforts.
- Respond to ad hoc data requests from internal and external entities.
- Requires extensive knowledge of SQL, reporting software, and university information systems.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Position offers a salary range of $71,310 to $89,137 and includes benefits such as health and life insurance, retirement programs, paid leave, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities.
- Department: EM Financial Aid and Scholarships within Enrollment Management division.
Reporting & Strategic Data Manager Full Description
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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 October 25, 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
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Posting Details
Supplemental Questions
Posting Summary
| Logo | |
|---|---|
| Posting Number | STA00678PO26 |
| Job Family | Information Technology |
| Job Function | Business Data Analysis |
| USC Market Title | IT Business Data Analyst |
| Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133171 |
| Job Level | P3 - Professional |
| Business Title (Internal Title) | Reporting & Strategic Data Manager |
| Campus | Columbia |
| Work County | Richland |
| College/Division | Enrollment Management |
| Department | EM Financial Aid and Scholarships |
| State Pay Range | T06 |
| USC Market Range | MRI - $71,310 $89,137 $106,965 |
| Anticipated Hiring Range | $71,310 - $89,137 |
| Location of Vacancy | |
| Part/Full Time | Full Time |
| Hours per Week | 37.5 |
| Work Schedule |
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| Basis | 12 months |
| Job Search Category | Student Services |
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 Reporting & Strategic Data Manager develops, installs, documents, and modifies systems and software for reporting and strategic planning, to include visualizations. Performs system analysis, configuration, and maintains systems for optimum operating efficiency. Provides technical guidance and leadership to internal staff, USC staff and clients. Serves as primary report author for the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. |
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| Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience |
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| Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials | |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Knowledge/Skills/Abilities |
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Job Duties
| Job Duty | Serves as the primary point of contact for access requests to any strategic and operational reports containing financial aid information. Determines appropriateness of such requests and relays the recommendation to the Financial Aid Data Steward. Represents the USC-Columbia Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships on University assessment and integrated report design committees. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty | Leads the reporting aspects of annual aid year preparation activities, as those activities relate to reporting and data integrity. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty | Assist the Banner implementation/ management team with other efforts as needed. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty | Responds to ad hoc requests for data and information from both internal and external entities. Determines appropriateness of such requests and responds accordingly. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 30 |
| Job Duty | Leads the reporting efforts for the USC-Columbia Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. This includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of all operational and strategic reports, visualizations, the compilation of the annual fact book, and the submission of the annual common dataset information. Serves as a resource for office staff as they create simple queries to support business processes. Creates, implements and maintains management-level strategic reports. Recommends new and innovative approaches to such reports. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 35 |
| Job Duty | Other duties as assigned. |
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| Essential Function | No |
| 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 |
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| Desired Start Date | |
| Job Open Date | 09/10/2026 |
| Job Close Date | 10/25/2026 |
| 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 October 25, 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/213064 |
| EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. |
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