Assistant Director, Data Strategy & Governance

Position: Assistant Director, Data Strategy & Governance.

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

07/28/2026

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Position Number

1129636

Position Title

Assistant Director, Data Strategy & Governance

Hiring Range Minimum

Please inquire.

Hiring Range Maximum

Please inquire.

Union Type

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?

Hybrid

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

NA

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

The Assistant Director, Data Strategy & Governance operationalizes and advances Dartmouth’s data governance and related data strategy objectives. Using knowledge of project management, data governance, change management, and continuous improvement practices, the Assistant Director develops processes, documentation, and partnerships that support effective data stewardship, improve data quality, and strengthen the responsible use of institutional data.

The Assistant Director reports to the Senior Associate Provost for Institutional Research and Effectiveness and partners with Information, Technology and Consulting and other campus constituents to achieve institutional goals. The role serves as a key connector among Institutional Research, technology partners, data stewards, data governance sponsors, and functional stakeholders, helping translate institutional data governance priorities into practical, sustainable action.

Required Qualifications
- Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications
- Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Familiarity with project management tools and techniques.
• Fundamental understanding of data governance goals and techniques.
• Five years relevant work experience in a technical or functional role working with data and/or data governance.
• Experience in and functional understanding of complex data environments.
• Familiarity with defining and tracking performance indicators.
• Ability to develop methods of implementing institutional initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, lead, and influence within and across teams.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience providing training and support.
• Demonstrated ability to develop skills and competencies.
• Understanding of change management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data governance in higher education.
• Demonstrated success driving a project forward.
• Experience synthesizing information for senior leaders.
• Experience maintaining administrative and software systems supporting the implementation of data governance priorities.
• Experience as a subject matter expert regarding the interpretation and documentation of data governance policies and processes.
• Experience mentoring and teaching others.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Kyle Hastbacka

Department Contact Phone Number

kyle.m.hastbacka

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Libby Barlow, Senior Associate Provost for Institutional Research and Effectiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is

driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Not an essential function

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Key Accountabilities Data Governance and Strategy Implementation –

• Implements data governance standards, usage expectations, policies, and requirements with clients and stakeholders.
• Develops and manages project plans, timelines, deliverables, communication approaches, and follow-through mechanisms to support successful execution of…