Research and Data Analyst

STA00237PO26

Research

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Statistical and Research Analyst

P2 - Professional

Research and Data Analyst

Upstate

Spartanburg

USC Upstate College/Division Level

UPS Institutional Effectiveness & Institutional Research

G10

MRG - $57,779 $72,224 $86,669

$57,779 - $66,800; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Full Time

37.5

Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.

12 months

Other

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Yes

45

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.

Yes

10

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.

Yes

15

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.

Yes

25

Other duties as assigned.

Yes

5

No

Non-Essential

1

06/01/2026

04/10/2026

Yes

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.