Director of Planning and Research (Director of Performance, Insights, and Analytics)

Job Description:

Salary: $46,655.00 - $86,321.00 Annually

Location: Richland County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number:60003290

Agency: Educational Television Commission

Division: Administration

Opening Date:08/18/2024

Closing Date:10/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:BB40

Position Number:60003290

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Band: Band 6

Hiring Range - Min.: $46,655.00

Hiring Range - Max.: $66,488.00

Opening Date:08/15/2024

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures: You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line. Please complete the State employment application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Job Responsibilities

 

JOB PURPOSE:
 The Research and Planning Administrator (known internally as the Director of Performance, Insights, and Analytics) is responsible for providing data and research to support operational and programming decisions across the network (e.g., audience viewing/listening trends, social engagement, educational outcomes, etc.). Primary responsibilities include collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to develop key performance metrics and provide consistent monitoring reports on identified metrics. This position is also responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of an agency dashboard. Other responsibilities will include tracking of contracts for Executive signature, as well as the support for grant applications and programmatic activities as appropriate.
 
JOB DUTIES:
Works with Senior Leadership to continuously identify and assess key performance metrics and associated analytics in alignment with agency-wide and departmental strategic goals. Leverage assessment of needs to plan, develop, implement, and maintain an agency dashboard to support operational and programming decisions. Ensure ongoing enhancements to the dashboard in collaboration with SCETV IT and Communications Departments. Provide training as necessary to internal and external stakeholders on the use of the dashboard (e.g., staff, ETV Commission, ETV Community Advisory Council, etc.). Support promotion of dashboard within the public media and state agency sectors.
 
Lead market research activities designed to analyze, interpret and forecast trends in media consumption and educational strategies. Provide findings to technical and non-technical audiences. Respond to standard and ad hoc requests to support the completion of standard state, local, and federal reporting including the annual accountability report, financial audit, ratings comparisons, state legislative budget request, and any programmatic reporting.
 
Lead the design and execution of qualitative and quantitative studies to support the collection of outcomes around community and audience engagement, educational resources/services, and infrastructure services. Review and approve research designs and methods for data collection, analysis, and presentation. Work with Senior Leadership to support the dissemination of insights and analytics to internal and external stakeholders.
 
Support the execution of programmatic contracts, serving as one of the administrators for the agency’s internal system. Collaborate with department liaisons and the Executive Office to ensure successful routing of contracts for signature. Provide data and analytics on the types of contracts being submitted for review, as well as any trends in partnership and compliance matters.  
 
Performs other duties as assigned.
 

 

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and supervisory or managerial experience as a professional planner, researcher or statistician. A master's degree in statistics or a related discipline may be substituted for the required work experience.
 

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and three years relevant experience of analyzing data in a media or educational setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Additional Comments

Equal Opportunity Statement:  SCETV is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SCETV does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.  
 
Background Check:  A pre-employment background check will be conducted, and employment will be contingent on passing the background check. Some positions require a pre-employment drug test. SCETV reserves the right to rescind any employment offer in the event our review of your background develops information, including opinions of previous employer or colleagues that cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.

State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, SCETV employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
 
College Transcripts: Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are required to provide an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within fifteen (15) days of hire. Failure to provide official transcripts may lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
 
Driving Record: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

Supplemental Questions: Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Alternative Work Schedules: Alternative Work Schedules are available after one (1) year of employment.

Remote Work: The option to work partially remote is available after one (1) year of employment if you are new to state government. 

 

Agency : Satate of South Carolina

Agency Education Television Commision

Address : 1041 George Rogers Boulevard Columbia, South Carolina ,29201

Phone : 803-737-3534

Organization: 
South Carolina Educational Television and Public Radio
Job Location: 
Columbia, SC
United States
Job Category: 
Administrative
Deadline: 
Friday, October 18, 2024
Job Type: 
Full time
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AGENCY-SPECIFIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line. Please complete the State employment application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

 

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Minimum Salary: 
$46,655.00
Maximum Salary: 
$86,321.00
Website: 
Director of Planning and Research (Director of Performance, Insights, and Analytics)
Email: 
HR@scetv.org
Phone: 
(803) 737-3534
Job Field: 
Radio and Television