Data Jobs in Richland County, SC

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Institutional Data Analyst

State of South Carolina Richland County, SC

Richland County, SC

1mo ago Closed

Full time Analyst Analytics Business Analytics

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 14, 2026).

Job Description

Based onsite in Richland County, this full-time role offers a robust benefits package and the chance to contribute to data-informed decision making within the state university system. The Institutional Data Analyst supports reporting, analytics, and strategic initiatives by collecting, cleaning, and analyzing institutional data from internal and external sources to inform dashboards and reports.

Responsibilities

Support university reporting, analytics, and data-driven decision making as an entry-level professional.
Extract, manage, and analyze institutional data from internal and external sources to back reporting, dashboards, and strategic initiatives.
Collaborate with campus stakeholders to gather requirements, develop reports and data visualizations, and contribute to analytical projects related to enrollment and student success.
Support data governance efforts by promoting data quality, consistency, and best practices.

Requirements

Exposure to data analysis, reporting, or research methods through coursework, internships, or projects.
Experience with one or more tools such as SQL, R, Python, SAS, or SPSS.
Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
Interest in higher education data, institutional analytics, or public sector work.
Foundational understanding of data analysis and basic statistical concepts.
Ability to work with structured datasets and learn data querying techniques (e.g., SQL).
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data clearly.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Willingness and ability to learn new tools, systems, and technologies.

Technologies

SQL
R
Python
SAS
SPSS
Tableau
Power BI

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

Employment Type: Full Time

Application deadline: 08/16/2026.

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