Reporting & Strategic Data Manager

University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC, seeks a Reporting & Strategic Data Manager to develop, install, document, and modify systems and software for reporting and planning, including visualizations. This role provides technical guidance and leads report design for the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of related experience; strong SQL, reporting tools, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field.
• 3+ years of job related experience or equivalent.
• Strong SQL and data reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for access requests to strategic reports.
• Lead reporting aspects for annual aid year data and reports.
• Assist the Banner implementation/management team as needed.
• Respond to ad hoc data requests for internal and external stakeholders.
• Design, implement, and maintain strategic reports and visualizations.

Skills

SQL

Reporting software

Computing hardware

Software

Network

University systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

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 25, 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

• Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm; one hour for lunch.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis

Basis 12 months

Job Search Category

Job Search Category Student Services

About USC

About University of South Carolina

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.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Posting Summary Logo Posting Number STA00678PO26 Job Family Information Technology Job Function Business Data Analysis USC Market Title IT Business Data Analyst Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133171 Job Level P3 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Reporting & Strategic Data Manager Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Enrollment Management Department EM Financial Aid and Scholarships State Pay Range T06 USC Market Range MRI - $71,310 $89,137 $106,965 Anticipated Hiring Range $71,310 - $89,137 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm; one hour for lunch.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months

Job Search Category

Job Search Category Student Services

About USC

About University of South Carolina

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. Veterans' Preference Statement The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities. Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding. Position Description 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.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 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 Preferred Qualifications 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 Duties Job Duty Serves as the primary point of contact for access requests to any strategic and operational reports containing financial aid information. Determines appropriateness of such requests and relays the recommendation to the Financial Aid Data Steward. Represents the USC -Columbia Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships on University assessment and integrated report design committees.

Job Duty Leads the reporting aspects of annual aid year preparation activities, as those activities relate to reporting and data integrity.

Job Duty Assist the Banner implementation/ management team with other efforts as needed.

Job Duty Responds to ad hoc requests for data and information from both internal and external entities. Determines appropriateness of such requests and responds accordingly.

Job Duty Leads the reporting efforts for the USC -Columbia Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. This includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of all operational and strategic reports, visualizations, the compilation of the annual fact book, and the submission of the annual common dataset information. Serves as a resource for office staff as they create simple queries to support business processes. Creates, implements and maintains management-level strategic reports. Recommends new and innovative approaches to such reports.

Job Duty Other duties as assigned.

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 Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 09/10/2026 Job Close Date 10/25/2026 Open Until Filled No

EEO Statement 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.