Director of Institutional Data Analytics

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. Our Palmetto College campuses 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.

About the Role

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.

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.

Requirements

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading data analytics and institutional research programs or projects.
• Strategic vision and operational excellence in IT service delivery.
• Thrives in a collaborative culture where curiosity and innovation are valued.
• Understanding of higher education data structures, business processes, and institutional research methodologies.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, and directing projects.
• Proven leadership in supervising individuals with varied skill sets and fostering effective teamwork.
• Strong collaboration skills across distributed, cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed in the requirements section.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications, such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Analytics Professional (CAP), Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research, business intelligence, analytics, data management, or related fields.
• Three (3) or more years of supervisory or managerial experience leading technical or analytical teams.
• Experience supporting decision-making within higher education, preferably within a multi-campus university system.
• Experience developing enterprise reporting solutions, dashboards, and data visualizations in enterprise tools (e.g., Cognos, Tableau, PowerBI).
• Experience working with data warehouses, enterprise data systems (e.g., HR, Financial, Student Information, Learning Management), and large-scale institutional datasets.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Experience with accreditation reporting, state and federal reporting requirements, and higher education performance metrics.

Benefits

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

Application deadline: October 8, 2026