Digital Analytics Specialist

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Digital Analytics Specialist to lead analytics governance, implement measurement across the university's digital ecosystem, and translate data into actionable insights for patient access and outreach. You will ensure HIPAA-compliant data collection and collaborate with marketing, web development, and vendors to optimize performance.

The role focuses on analytics strategy, implementation, reporting, and continuous improvement within a healthcare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Analytics, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Communications is required.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in digital analytics, web analytics, or related discipline.
• Experience with HIPAA-compliant analytics implementations and healthcare privacy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as admin for GA4, GTM, Freshpaint and related analytics platforms.
• Design enterprise measurement frameworks, tracking standards, and governance docs.
• Develop dashboards and reports for executives to drive optimization and decision-making.
• Collaborate with web strategy, marketing, and vendors to ensure privacy-compliant data collection.
• Lead training and provide guidance on measurement strategies for new digital initiatives.

Skills

GA4

GTM

Freshpaint

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Analytics, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Communications

Tools

Looker Studio

Power BI

Tableau

BigQuery

SQL

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Digital Analytics Specialist is responsible for the implementation, governance, analysis, and optimization of digital measurement across the Medical University of South Carolina's web and digital ecosystem. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC002377 SYS - Web Services Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-30 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Job Description

This position serves as the subject matter expert for web analytics, tag management, HIPAA-compliant data collection, healthcare privacy regulations, and digital performance reporting. Working closely with web strategy, marketing, development, SEO, service line marketing, and third-party vendors, this role ensures accurate, actionable, and privacy-compliant analytics across MUSC's websites, patient acquisition platforms, marketing campaigns, and digital tools. The Digital Analytics Specialist translates complex data into meaningful insights that support organizational goals, improve patient access, optimize digital experiences, and inform strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Analytics Strategy & Governance (30%)

Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Tag Manager (GTM), Freshpaint, and related analytics platforms. Develop and maintain enterprise measurement frameworks, tracking standards, naming conventions, and governance documentation. Design and implement event tracking, conversion measurement, attribution models, and custom reporting solutions. Ensure analytics implementations align with HIPAA, privacy regulations, organizational policies, and healthcare industry best practices. Conduct regular audits of analytics configurations to ensure data quality, consistency, and accuracy.

Analytics Implementation & Integration (25%)

Configure and maintain tracking across websites, digital applications, patient acquisition tools, and third-party platforms. Collaborate with developers and vendors to implement and validate data layers, event tracking, and analytics integrations. Manage analytics integrations with platforms such as Freshpaint, DexCare, CRM systems, marketing automation platforms, scheduling tools, search platforms, and other digital technologies. Troubleshoot tracking issues and resolve data discrepancies across systems.

Reporting & Insights (25%)

Create dashboards, reports, and executive summaries that communicate digital performance to stakeholders across the organization. Analyze website, campaign, SEO, content, and conversion performance to identify opportunities for optimization. Partner with service line marketing teams to measure digital engagement, patient acquisition, and marketing effectiveness. Translate complex analytics findings into actionable recommendations for business and marketing leaders.

Optimization & Innovation (15%)

Support testing, personalization, and optimization initiatives through data-driven recommendations. Identify emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in healthcare analytics, privacy, and measurement. Recommend improvements to analytics infrastructure and measurement capabilities.

Training & Stakeholder Support (5%)

Educate stakeholders on analytics tools, reporting methodologies, and performance metrics. Provide consultation and guidance on measurement strategies for new digital initiatives.

Minimum Training and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Analytics, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Communications, or a related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in digital analytics, web analytics, marketing technology, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

3–5 years of experience managing enterprise analytics implementations. Experience working within a healthcare, academic medical center, health system, or regulated industry environment. Experience with HIPAA-compliant analytics implementations and healthcare privacy requirements. Experience with Freshpaint or similar healthcare analytics platforms. Experience with Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Tag Manager (GTM). Experience building dashboards using Looker Studio, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools. Knowledge of SEO, AIO, digital marketing, conversion optimization, and attribution modeling. Familiarity with enterprise CMS platforms and digital experience platforms.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Advanced knowledge of Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Strong understanding of Google Tag Manager (GTM) and event tracking implementation. Knowledge of healthcare privacy regulations and HIPAA-compliant measurement practices. Understanding of digital marketing analytics, attribution, and conversion measurement. Ability to validate analytics implementations using browser developer tools and debugging platforms. Experience interpreting large data sets and communicating findings to technical and non-technical audiences. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a complex enterprise environment.

Preferred Technical Skills

Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, Freshpaint, Looker Studio, Power BI, Tableau, BigQuery, Google Search Console, Siteimprove, Hotjar / Microsoft Clarity, JavaScript fundamentals, Data Layer Architecture, Consent Management Platforms, SQL (preferred but not required).

Success Measures (First 12 Months)

Establish enterprise analytics governance standards. Improve data quality and measurement consistency across all MUSC digital properties. Develop executive-level dashboards supporting OCM, Health, Education, and Research leadership. Implement HIPAA-compliant tracking standards across the digital ecosystem. Enhance attribution and conversion measurement for patient acquisition initiatives. Create documentation and training materials that improve analytics maturity across the organization.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Training and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Analytics, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Communications, or a related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in digital analytics, web analytics, marketing technology, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

3–5 years of experience managing enterprise analytics implementations. Experience working within a healthcare, academic medical center, health system, or regulated industry environment. Experience with HIPAA-compliant analytics implementations and healthcare privacy requirements. Experience with Freshpaint or similar healthcare analytics platforms. Experience with Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Tag Manager (GTM). Experience building dashboards using Looker Studio, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools. Knowledge of SEO, AIO, digital marketing, conversion optimization, and attribution modeling. Familiarity with enterprise CMS platforms and digital experience platforms.

Employer Branding and Culture

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.