Assistant Director, Data Strategy & Governance
Listed on 2026-08-21
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IT/Tech
Information & Knowledge Management, Information Security & Data Protection, Data Analyst
Assistant Director, Data Strategy & Governance
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Position Information
Posting date 07/28/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
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
Execution 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.
Description
Required Qualifications- Education and Yrs Exp
- Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 institutional-level data governance initiatives.
- Collaborates with data governance sponsors to develop, enhance, and implement Dartmouth’s data governance framework, roadmap, and related data strategy priorities.
- Identifies and coordinates cross-functional opportunities to strengthen data stewardship, improve data quality, clarify data definitions, and promote consistent use of institutional data.
- Establishes mechanisms to track the impact of data governance programs, including indicators of adoption, effectiveness, data quality improvement, and stakeholder…
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