Data Analyst-Part Time

Benefits

• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Job Code Title
Statistical & Research Analyst I

Advertised Title
Data Analyst-Part Time

Campus
Columbia

College/Division
College of Social Work

Department
COSW Institute for Families in Society

Salary
$30-$40 per hour

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time
Part Time

Hours per Week
20

Work Schedule
Work hours up to 25 hours a week. Position will be hybrid with required two days in the office per week.

Job Search Category
Other Professional

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.

Diversity Statement
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

Benefits for Temporary Positions 

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the benefits section on the Applicant Portal.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Seeking a part-time data analyst to join our team. This position will assist in developing and maintaining analytic datasets, incorporating data from multiple research projects under Institute for Families in Society/Integrated Health Policy and Research (IFS/IHPR), including quantitative data analysis of health care claims/encounter data, clinical trials, prospective surveys, qualitative data, and other study data.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and perform quantitative and qualitative analysis for current IFS/IHPR data.
• Gather and analyze data to discover meaningful trends and present key findings to stakeholders of the organization.
• Transform data into rich, meaningful, relevant insights that can be used to make strategic recommendations.
• Identify and prioritize data collection, ensure data validity and integrity.
• Create ad-hoc reports based on technical and functional requirements from internal and external clients.
• Perform other duties as required by Directors/PI to support research study development and analysis.
• Document all analysis and programming using software.
• Review materials and background on IFS/IHPR’s research portfolio.
• Schedule and meet with IHPR leadership and teams regularly.
• Administer and analyze survey data for IFS/IHPR contracts and grants.
• Identify research priorities relevant to IFS/IHPR needs.
• Conduct literature searches and contribute to the writing of proposals (i.e., data analysis sections)
• Provide data for mandatory state and federal reporting.
• Meet deadlines required for contract and grant deliverables

Time Commitment/Compensation:

20 – 25 hours per week/$30-$40 per hour commensurate with experience. This position can be converted to full-time based on the job performance and availability of the candidate.

The Data Analyst is expected to work twice a week in person at the IFS/IHPR location at USC at 1600 Hampton Street Columbia, SC 29208. Remaining work hours are flexible with potential to work remotely.

Qualifications
Education/Work Experience/Skills

• 3+ years of work experience and a master’s degree preferred in public health, biostatistics, data analytics, or related fields (i.e., MPH, MS).
• Be self-motivated and extremely organized.
• Have excellent writing skills and the ability to work on a team to support work on summary reports.
• Have an interest in understanding public health issues and health disparities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple aspects of the funding projects and dissemination initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience conducting research, analyzing findings, and summarizing.
• The ability to analyze complex data sets, draw conclusions and relationships and develop actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing various data visualization tools and methods to create graphs, charts, timelines, maps, dashboards, and infographics.
• Manage numerous data projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Intermediate/advanced experience with quantitative (e.g., SAS, SQL, R, SPSS, STATA), qualitative (e.g., NVivo), and GIS/Visualization (e.g., ESRI, Power BI) software applications.
• Advanced knowledge of data management and analysis.
• Ability to participate in training and webinars.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Posting Detail Information
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please submit your resume and a list of professional references (3).

This position is open until filled. 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.

Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/152494

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.

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/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL
No

Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential