Research and Data Analyst

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University of South Carolina is hiring a Research and Data Analyst. This role involves working directly with the Director of Institutional Research and Planning to oversee data integrity, conduct research and data analyses, and support institutional planning and reporting. The analyst will extract, analyze, visualize, and interpret institutional data to assist in strategic decision making and produce reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Highlights

Manage and create reports from the official data warehouse using COGNOS.
Collaborate with leadership to optimize data processes and ensure timely survey completion.
Assist university leaders with dashboard use and data interpretation to support program improvement and student success.
Perform and oversee various internal, external, and ad-hoc data reports; stay updated on regulatory reporting requirements.
Lead research projects involving data collection, statistical analyses, and narrative reporting.
Required skills include SQL querying, Microsoft Excel, and familiarity with Student Information Systems (e.g., Banner), reporting systems (e.g., COGNOS), and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.
Salary range is $57,779 - $66,800, commensurate with experience and education.
Supports various academic and administrative units including deans, chairs, directors, Provost, and Vice Provost.
Full-time position with standard office hours plus some evenings and weekends; offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition programs, and paid leave.

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition Program
Dependent Scholarships
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	STA00237PO26
Job Family	Research
Job Function	Statisticians
USC Market Title	Statistical and Research Analyst
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133797
Job Level	P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)	Research and Data Analyst
Campus	Upstate
Work County	Spartanburg
College/Division	USC Upstate College/Division Level
Department	UPS Institutional Effectiveness & Institutional Research
State Pay Range	G10
USC Market Range	MRG - $57,779 $72,224 $86,669
Anticipated Hiring Range	$57,779 - $66,800; Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Location of Vacancy	USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Other

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	Research and Data Analyst University of South Carolina Upstate STA00237PO26 Spartanburg, SC The Research and Data Analyst reports directly to the Director of Institutional Research and Planning. Drawing on interpersonal, analytical and technical competences, the Research and Data Analyst works with key stakeholders, oversees data integrity, and conducts research and data analyses to support institutional planning and reporting efforts. The Research and Data Analyst works to understand the data needs and priorities across the University and will extract, analyze, describe, visualize and interpret a variety of institutional data used internally for strategic decision making, and externally for informational and official reporting to state and federal agencies and other organizations. The Research and Data Analyst is responsible for leading implementation, data analysis, data visualization, and reporting of institutional survey data, including meeting with stakeholders in the interpretation of data.
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	Experience with SQL database querying. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with Student Information Systems (e.g., Banner), Enterprise Reporting Systems (e.g., COGNOS), and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	A successful background check is required. A functional knowledge of personal computers and mainframe applications for data acquisition and analysis is required. Personal computer knowledge must include the ability to prepare documents, reports, spreadsheets, and databases using a variety of PC programs including MS Office Suite software applications. Interpersonal skills include ability to effectively listen to and communicate both orally and in writing with diverse audiences, ability to collaboratively trouble shoot and problem solve, and ability to efficiently prioritize and organize multiple projects. Attention to accuracy and detail, excellent data interpretation skills, and the ability to write concise analytical reports that are directed to specific readership.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Data Management: Creates reports that originate from the official data warehouse using COGNOS. Collaborates with the Director to optimize process flows and data streams. Ensures that internal and external requests for surveys/questionnaires are completed in a timely manner.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	45

Job Duty	Data Use: Assists deans, chairs, and directors with use of dashboards and interpretation of data reports. Works with Provost and Vice Provost to ensure institutional data are being used across campus to help improve programs, increase student success, and decrease equity gaps.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Data Reporting and Visualization: Performs and oversees a variety of external, internal and ad-hoc reports. Maintains current knowledge of federal and state regulatory reporting requirements as well as performs analysis on how those changes may impact the university. Supports academic and administrative units by compiling and publishing a range of institutional and survey data on the web and/or in shared folders.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Data Analysis and Interpretation: Develops and implements in-depth research projects, including collecting and analyzing data, and preparing narrative interpretations, as needed. Prepares reports for special community and institutional research initiatives. Conducts, reports, and interprets additional statistical analyses on institutional and survey data.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Other duties as assigned.
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	06/01/2026
Job Open Date	04/10/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant	The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application. USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Program Dependent Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/204696
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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* This University of South Carolina Upstate position is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

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* Do you have a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience?
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* The salary range for this position is $57,779 - $66,800 based on education and experience. Is this salary range acceptable to you?
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Resume

Optional Documents

Other Supporting Documents
List of References and Contact Information

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