Assistant Director

Assistant Director (Research & Planning Administrator), Minimum Salary: $54,165 per year, USC Aiken Institutional Effectiveness, Research, & Compliance

Under the general supervision of the Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Compliance, provides data reporting and analysis of institutional data to support institutional decision-making. This position will work closely with IERCstaff as well as a variety of internal stakeholders, including the Office of Student Success, Office of Academic Advising, and Enrollment Management. Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Preferred qualifications: Experience working in a higher education environment is preferred; familiarity with USC system databases is desirable. Experience with Decision Support and/or Business Intelligence software. Experience with predictive analytics.

Application deadline: March 5, 2025. USC Aiken is an AA/EOE. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a higher education environment is preferred; familiarity with USC system databases is desirable. Experience with Decision Support and/or Business Intelligence software. Experience with predictive analytics.

Additional Comments

Ability to interpret data requests, analyze requirements, and write computer programs to access data management information reports. Proficiency in working with large databases on a PC using Cognos, SQL , or oracle environment to gather specific and accurate data. Must be proficient with MS Office including Excel.

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.