Data Architect

Position Overview

The Data Architect plays a pivotal role in advancing the University of South Carolina's enterprise analytics and data governance strategy. You will design, optimize, and manage the enterprise data architecture to ensure data is accessible, secure, and aligned with institutional goals. Collaborating with various teams, you will help build a modern data ecosystem that supports analytics, reporting, and AI initiatives.

Compensation: Approved Starting Salary $95,954.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-level data models and architecture strategies.
• Build and maintain data warehouses, ETL/ELT pipelines, and system integrations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data supports institutional analytics and decision-making.
• Promote best practices in data governance, metadata management, and data quality.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and security across databases and cloud platforms.
• Support analytics and reporting through platforms like Tableau, Cognos, and Power BI.
• Champion responsible data management, privacy, and ethical AI use.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in data architecture, management, or analytics engineering (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
• Proficiency in SQL, data modeling, and data warehouse design and management (ETL/ELT).
• Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and familiarity with data governance frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Information Systems, Data Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience with higher education systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Banner, Workday, Huron, Blackboard).
• Experience in implementing data catalog and lineage tools (e.g., Purview, Collibra, Informatica).

Benefits & Perks

• Health and Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Leave
• Retirement Programs