Institutional Research Analyst — Flexible Schedule

University of South Carolina; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina is seeking an Institutional Research Analyst to turn institutional data into accurate, regulatory-ready reports. You will work with Banner/PeopleSoft data, prepare IPEDS and accreditation submissions, and partner across campus to ensure data quality and timely submissions.

You will develop data visualizations using Tableau/Power BI, validate complex datasets, and support continuous improvement in reporting processes while communicating findings effectively to diverse

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
• Experience with Banner, PeopleSoft, Cognos, SAS, Tableau, or similar reporting tools preferred.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to manage multiple deadlines; data validation and documentation skills.
• Ability to develop effective data visualizations using Tableau or Power BI.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, validate, reconcile, and submit required institutional data and reports (IPEDS, accreditation, etc.).
• Analyze data from institutional systems; resolve discrepancies and ensure data quality.
• Coordinate data collection for national surveys, guidebooks, and reporting needs.
• Document reporting processes, definitions, validation procedures, and metrics.
• Communicate findings clearly to campus partners and support reporting continuity.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data visualization

Data quality

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Banner

PeopleSoft

Cognos

SAS

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

SPSS

Job description

University of South Carolina is seeking an Institutional Research Analyst to turn institutional data into accurate, regulatory-ready reports. You will work with Banner/PeopleSoft data, prepare IPEDS and accreditation submissions, and partner across campus to ensure data quality and timely submissions.

You will develop data visualizations using Tableau/Power BI, validate complex datasets, and support continuous improvement in reporting processes while communicating findings effectively to diverse