Director of Institutional Data Analytics
Listed on 2026-09-25
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IT/Tech
Data Science Manager, Data Analyst, Business Systems & Technology Analysis, Information Security & Data Protection
Director of Institutional Data Analytics Department: IT Enterprise Applications
Advertised Salary Range:
Part/Full Time:
Full Time
From the Upstate to the Low country, 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.
Job Summary
Shape the Future of Data Analytics at One of America's Most Beautiful Campuses Join the University of South Carolina in Columbia, the vibrant capital city of one of the fastest-growing states in the nation. As we revolutionize our digital landscape, we are seeking an experienced leader to serve as our Director of Institutional Data Analytics. Help us transform South Carolina's flagship campus into a nationally recognized hub for innovation and data-driven excellence.
In this high-impact, on-site role, you will play a pivotal part in executing the university's enterprise-wide advanced analytics. Your work will directly influence the academic, research, and administrative success of a dynamic R1 institution.
The Director of Institutional Data Analytics provides strategic leadership, management, and technical oversight for institutional reporting and analytics serving the University of South Carolina and its extended campuses. This role leads the Analytics and Data Governance team in the Division of IT, partnering with university leadership and governance groups to deliver reliable, actionable data and enterprise reporting solutions. The director also drives innovation in analytics, supports data governance and security, and promotes data quality, consistency, and integrity across reporting environments.
Key Responsibilities- Lead, mentor, and develop the Analytics and Data Governance team.
- Direct the implementation and maintenance of enterprise reporting and analytics solutions for the university and its extended campuses.
- Partner with university leadership, academic units, governance groups, and other stakeholders to identify needs and translate them into effective solutions.
- Modernize the institution's analytics capabilities.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated experience leading data analytics and institutional research programs or projects.
- Strategic vision and operational excellence to IT service delivery.
- Thrives in a collaborative culture where curiosity and innovation are valued.
- Lead high-impact institutional analytics initiatives that support decision-making across the University of South Carolina and its extended campuses.
- Build and develop a talented team while helping shape the university’s analytics capabilities and data-informed culture.
- Collaborate with leaders and stakeholders across a complex higher education environment on projects that have meaningful institutional impact.
- Join a major public research university with opportunities to work on complex, meaningful technology and data initiatives.
- Collaborate with talented professionals across the university system.
- Enjoy a professional environment that emphasizes innovation,…
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