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Job Family Information Technology
Job Function Business Data Analysis
USC Market Title IT Business Data Analyst
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 Student Services
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. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
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.
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.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Leads the reporting aspects of annual aid year preparation activities, as those activities relate to reporting and data integrity.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Assist the Banner implementation/ management team with other efforts as needed.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
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.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
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.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 35
Job Duty
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Function No
Percentage of Time 5
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 No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 09/10/2026
Job Close Date 10/25/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
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
* 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 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.
Posting Number STA00678PO26
Job Family Information Technology
Job Function Business Data Analysis
USC Market Title IT Business Data Analyst
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 Student Services
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. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
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.
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.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Leads the reporting aspects of annual aid year preparation activities, as those activities relate to reporting and data integrity.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Assist the Banner implementation/ management team with other efforts as needed.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
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.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
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.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 35
Job Duty
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Function No
Percentage of Time 5
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 No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 09/10/2026
Job Close Date 10/25/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
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
* 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 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.
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Document your advanced-degree equivalency early
If your master's or PhD is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation before targeting employers. USCIS scrutinizes foreign degree equivalency during I-140 adjudication, and gaps in your academic documentation can stall the entire PERM process.
Target employers with dedicated immigration programs
Look for companies that list PERM as a benefit in job postings or have an in-house immigration team. Data Strategy Lead roles at large technology, finance, and healthcare organizations are more likely to absorb the legal costs of a full PERM cycle.
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Understand how your SOC code affects the PERM wage floor
Data Strategy Lead roles typically map to a Management Analyst or Computer and Information Systems Manager SOC code. The DOL's OFLC Wage Search shows the prevailing wage at each level, which directly sets the minimum salary your employer must offer and certify.
Negotiate green card sponsorship into your offer before signing
Employers are not required to sponsor green cards, so raise it explicitly during offer negotiation rather than after onboarding. Clarify which visa category they'll file under, whether they cover legal fees, and their policy if you change roles internally before your priority date becomes current.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment audit window
Your employer must complete DOL-mandated recruitment steps before filing your PERM application. Delays often occur when internal hiring managers are unfamiliar with audit documentation requirements. Ask your employer's counsel early how they plan to retain recruitment records for the mandatory five-year retention period.
Green Card Data Strategy Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Strategy Lead role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Data Strategy Lead positions qualify for EB-2 because they typically require a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus substantial progressive experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related field. If the employer defines the role at the bachelor's-degree level, EB-3 is also available. The category determines your priority date queue, which matters most for nationals from high-backlog countries like India and China.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa grants temporary work authorization in two- or three-year increments and is subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 has no annual cap at the EB-3 level and leads to permanent residency. The trade-off is time: the PERM process alone takes one to two years before USCIS even adjudicates the I-140, but the result is a permanent status rather than a visa you must continuously renew and requalify for.
Where can I find Data Strategy Lead jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Data Strategy Lead roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can filter out companies that have never filed a PERM application. Targeting employers with an established immigration track record significantly reduces the risk that sponsorship falls apart after you accept an offer.
Can I switch employers during the green card process without losing my place in line?
You can port your priority date to a new employer's sponsorship once your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 adjustment of status has been pending for at least 180 days. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Data Strategy Lead candidates, moving between companies in the same data or technology management track generally satisfies this portability requirement under AC21 provisions.
What does the PERM labor certification process actually involve for this job title?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role before filing your PERM application. For a Data Strategy Lead, this typically includes job postings, internal notices, and documentation of every applicant considered. USCIS then reviews the approved PERM as part of your I-140 petition. The employer bears legal responsibility for the recruitment documentation, but you should confirm they are working with experienced immigration counsel.