Manager of Institutional Data Engineering

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina in Columbia invites experienced managers to lead our Analytics and Data Governance team within IT. You will direct a technical team responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing the University's enterprise data infrastructure and analytics environments, enabling trusted reporting across the system.

As Manager of Institutional Data Engineering, you will mentor data engineers and architects, ensure scalable access to institutional data, and advance data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• 1+ years of supervisory, managerial, coaching or mentoring experience leading junior colleagues or student workers.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data querying, transformation, and optimization.
• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with data warehouse concepts and dimensional modeling.
• Experience in higher education or public sector environment.
• Experience working with enterprise data systems (e.g., HR, Finance, Student Information, Learning Management) and large-scale institutional datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop our team of data engineers and architects.
• Provide scalable and reliable access to institutional data.
• Improve data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Modernize the institution's analytics capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

SQL proficiency

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field

Tools

IBM DataStorage

Informatica

SSIS

Cognos

Tableau

PowerBI

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Job description

Manager of Institutional Data Engineering Department: IT Enterprise Applications

Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time

The University of South Carolina system transforms the lives of South Carolinians through its 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.

Advertised Job Summary

Shape the Future of Data Analytics at One of America's Most Beautiful Campuses Join the University of South Carolina in Columbia, the vibrant capital city of one of the fastest-growing states in the nation. As we revolutionize our digital landscape, we are seeking an experienced manager to join our Analytics and Data Governance team within the Division of Information Technology. Help us transform South Carolina's flagship campus into a nationally recognized hub for innovation and data-driven excellence. This is an opportunity to lead a technical team, make a meaningful difference while working with evolving technologies, and solve challenging problems in a collaborative environment. The Manager of Institutional Data Engineering serves as the lead data engineer responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and optimizing the University's enterprise data infrastructure, integration processes, and analytical data environments. This role supervises a technical team who are responsible for integrating data from multiple enterprise systems, developing and maintaining data pipelines, supporting data quality and governance initiatives, and enabling reliable institutional analytics and reporting for the University of South Carolina and its extended campuses.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop our team of data engineers and architects.
• Provide scalable and reliable access to institutional data.
• Improve data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Modernize the institution's analytics capabilities.

What We're Looking For

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading data analytics and institutional research programs or projects.
• Brings strategic vision and operational excellence to IT service delivery.
• Thrives in a collaborative culture where curiosity and innovation are valued.

Why Join Us?

• Join a collaborative team that supports innovation and service-oriented technology solutions.
• Solve data challenges that have meaningful institutional and system-wide impacts.
• Help shape the university's analytics capabilities, data-informed culture, and institutional decision-making.

Perks of the University of South Carolina

• Join a major public research university with opportunities to work on complex, meaningful technology and data initiatives.
• Collaborate with talented professionals across the university system.
• Enjoy a professional environment that emphasizes innovation, continuous learning, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Work in a role that offers opportunities to contribute to the strategic and operational success of the university.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of higher education data structures, business processes, and institutional research methodologies.
• Ability to supervise and lead individuals with varied skillsets to work together as a team.
• Ability to follow directions and communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors. Collaborate across distributed, cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• One (1) or more years of supervisory, managerial, coaching or mentoring experience leading junior colleagues or student workers.
• Strong proficiency in ETL tools (e.g., IBM DataStorage, Informatica, SSIS) and BI tools (e.g., Cognos, Tableau, PowerBI), including recommended configuration and security practices in hardware and cloud-based server environments.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data querying, transformation, and optimization.
• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with data warehouse concepts and dimensional modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience working in a higher education or public sector environment.
• Experience working with enterprise data systems (e.g., HR, Finance, Student Information, Learning Management) and large-scale institutional datasets.

Job Close Date 11/05/2026

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

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

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.