Reporting & Strategic Data Manager

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina is seeking a Reporting & Strategic Data Manager to develop, install, document, and modify reporting systems and software for strategic planning and visualizations. You will lead system analysis, configuration, and maintenance to ensure optimal operations on the USC platforms.

The role requires strong collaboration with internal teams and the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, with responsibilities as primary report author and technical lead.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of SQL, reporting software, computing hardware, software, network, University information and communication systems.
• Knowledge of methods of system analysis for determining equipment configurations.
• Knowledge of software testing and debugging.
• Ability to establish working relationships with vendors, staff members and users.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, install, document, and modify systems and software for reporting and strategic planning, including visualizations.
• Perform system analysis, configuration, and maintain systems for optimum operating efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to internal staff, USC staff and clients.

Skills

SQL

Reporting software

System analysis

Software testing

Vendor relationships

Communication

Job description

Reporting & Strategic Data Manager

Department: EM Financial Aid and Scholarships

Advertised Salary Range:

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC 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.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

Advertised Job Summary The Reporting & Strategic Data Manager develops, installs, documents, and modifies systems and software for reporting and strategic planning, to include visualizations. Performs system analysis, configuration, and maintains systems for optimum operating efficiency. Provides technical guidance and leadership to internal staff, USC staff and clients. Serves as primary report author for the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

- Extensive knowledge of SQL, reporting software, computing hardware, software, network, University information and communication systems.

- Knowledge of methods of system analysis for determining equipment configurations.

- Knowledge of software testing and debugging.

- Ability to establish working relationships with vendors, staff members and users.

- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a team.

Job Close Date 10/25/2026

Benefits

• 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

EEO Statement 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.