Data Governance Manager

Data Governance Manager

Posting Number: SP005414P

Division/College:
General Library

Department:
General Library

Location:

Moscow

Posting Context Statement:
The University of Idaho is building the data foundation that willpower research, student success and operational excellence foryears to come. The Data Governance Manager ensures the foundation is trustworthy by establishing policies and practices that makedata a reliable institutional asset. This role reports to the Chief Data and AI Officer with a direct line to executive leadership,institutional visibility and the opportunity to shape how a publicR1 research university governs and uses data at a pivotal moment inits modernization.

Candidates energized by building programs fromthe ground up, working across organizational boundaries and making complex systems work are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview:

The Data Governance Manager leads the development, implementation and ongoing maturation of enterprise data governance at the University of Idaho. Reporting to the Chief Data and AI Officer,this position is responsible for establishing the frameworks,policies, standards and institutional processes that ensure university data is accurate, accessible, secure and used responsibly across academic, administrative and research functions.

This role operates at the intersection of policy, people and technology. Translating governance principles into operational practice across a complex, decentralized institution, the Data Governance Manager works closely with data stewards, IT teams, compliance and legal counsel,institutional research and senior leadership to build a governance atmosphere that supports data-informed decision-making and regulatory compliance. The position entails equal parts strategic thinking, stakeholder facilitation and operational follow-through.

• Developing and maintaining the university's enterprise data governance framework, policies and standards
• Facilitating the Data Governance Committee and associated working groups
• Defining and operationalizing data ownership, stewardship and accountability structures across institutional data domains
• Managing the enterprise data catalog and driving metadata standards and data quality practices
• Partnering with IT, compliance, legal and academic units toensure governance alignment with regulatory requirements
• Leading data literacy and governance education efforts acrossthe institution
• Supporting the CDAO in developing and communicating institutional data strategy
• Other duties as assigned

• 3 years of experience in data governance, data management,information management or a closely related field
• Demonstrated experience facilitating cross-functional teams and building consensus across stakeholders with competing priorities
• Experience developing or implementing policies, frameworks or standards in a complex organizational environment

• Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Business, Public Administration, Computer Science or a related field, or 4additional years of experience (for a total of 7 years)

• None

• 5 or more years of experience in data governance, enterprise data management, or institutional data strategy
• Certification in data governance or data management (e.g.,CDMP, DAMA, or similar)
• Graduate degree in a relevant field
• Experience with:
  • Higher education institutions, including familiarity with shared governance structures and constituent-sensitive data environments
  • Regulatory frameworks applicable to higher education data(FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA or federal grant compliance)
  • Enterprise data catalog platforms and metadata management tooling
  • Cloud-based data platforms and lakehouse architecture concepts(Databricks and Unity Catalog preferred)
  • ERP data structures in student, HR or finance domains(Banner/Ellucian preferred)
  • Data quality frameworks and data quality tooling
  • Building and facilitating governance committees, working groupsor advisory bodies
  • Developing data stewardship programs, including steward recruitment, training and ongoing engagement
  • Translating governance requirements for both technical teamsand non-technical institutional audiences
  • AI governance frameworks and the intersection of data governance with machine learning and analytics use cases

• None

Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Exempt

Exempt

$85,000 annually or more depending on experience

Fiscal Year

1.0

Full Time

No

08/21/2026

Yes

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