Assessment and Data Coordinator

University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

13 Paid Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina is seeking an Assessment and Data Coordinator to compile undergraduate research engagement, manage data and dashboards, and coordinate data across USC campuses. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of related experience, plus knowledge of USC databases and programs.

Work involves collaboration with various USC partners, maintaining records, and supporting the Office of Research’s timely reporting and data integrity efforts.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of related experience.
• Knowledge of undergraduate research databases and the USC research registries.
• Familiarity with USC undergraduate programs.
• Skills with data collection and reporting.
• Ability to collaborate with USC partners.

Responsibilities

• Compile undergraduate research engagement and grant data; maintain digital records of student engagement.
• Create and manage the dashboard for undergraduate research engagement; work with assessment partners to manage data.
• Coordinate collection of data with campus partners and system campuses for undergraduate research engagement and faculty involvement.
• Manage and maintain undergraduate research databases, including Faculty Research Database, Research Registry, and OUR Administration system.
• Ensure compliance with safety and security policies as applicable.

Skills

Data collection & reporting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

2+ years of related experience

Tools

Undergraduate research databases

Faculty Research Database

Research Registry

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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 19, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance


• Retirement Programs


• Paid Tuition


• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)


• Professional Development Opportunities

Job Level P2 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Assessment and Data Coordinator

Campus: Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Office of Research Department OOR Undergraduate Research

State Pay Range G08 USC Market Range MRE - $49,700 $60,882 $72,065 Anticipated Hiring Range $49,700-$72,065

Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 37.5

Work Schedule:

• Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm


• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months

Job Duties

• Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty Compile undergraduate research engagement and grant data each semester, maintain standards for consistent and accurate documentation; maintain digital records of student engagement at events; manage survey data for grant recipients.


• Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty Create and manage the dashboard for undergraduate research engagement. Work closely with assessment partners to manage undergraduate research data.


• Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Coordinate collection of data with campus partners and system campuses pertaining to undergraduate research engagement and faculty involvement.


• Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty Manage and maintain undergraduate research databases, including but not limited to, the Faculty Research Database, Research Registry, and the OUR Administration system.


• Essential Function No Percentage of Time 10 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

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 and Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of undergraduate research databases, faculty research database, research registry, and department administration systems.


• Knowledge of USC undergraduate programs.


• Skills with data collection and reporting.


• Ability to collaborate with partners across USC

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.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter


• Resume


• List of References and Contact Information

Supplemental Questions

• * Do you have at least 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?
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No
  
  


• * Describe your experience with developing or creating a dashboard or organizing data to feed into a dashboard.(Open Ended Question)


• * This position requires occasional evening and weekend work. If offered this position, are you able to support OUR events with this schedule?
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No
  
  


• * Should you be selected for this position, when might you be able to start?(Open Ended Question)

About USC

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.