Data Governance Manager - University

Calling all Data Governance Leaders — Ready to Build Something from the Ground Up? What if your next role gave you the opportunity to shape how an entire university manages, protects, and uses its data? The University of Idaho is hiring a Data Governance Manager! Moscow, Idaho | Remote $95,000+ DOE Relocation Assistance Available for those that want to be onsite This isn't a role where you'll simply maintain an existing program.

You'll have the opportunity to build and shape an enterprise-wide data governance strategy at an R1 research university investing in data modernization and responsible AI. Reporting directly to the Chief Data and AI Officer, you'll partner with university leadership to:

• Build governance frameworks, policies, and data stewardship programs
• Bring stakeholders together across a complex organization
• Strengthen data quality, accessibility, and accountability
• Help establish the foundation for analytics and responsible AI

Who are we looking for?

Bachelor's degree in information management, Business, Public Administration, Computer Science, or a closely related field, plus a minimum of three years of professional experience in data governance, data management, information management, or a related field OR a minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree. Higher education experience is a plus, but not required!

If you've been waiting for an opportunity to build something meaningful rather than inherit someone else's playbook, this could be it.

Another Source's client, University of Idaho, is recruiting a remote Data Governance Manager to join their team in Moscow, Idaho. This is an onsite opportunity with relocation assistance available.

Here's a little about the University of Idaho:

The University of Idaho is a public R1 research university where innovation, discovery, and student success are central to its mission. As Idaho's land-grant research university, U of I brings together education, research, and public service to make a meaningful impact across the state and beyond.

The university is at an exciting point in its technology and data modernization journey, building the infrastructure and institutional practices that will support research, student success, and operational excellence for years to come. With a growing emphasis on data-informed decision-making and responsible AI adoption, the University of Idaho is investing in the people, systems, and strategies needed to make institutional data a trusted and valuable resource.

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About this role:

This is an opportunity to build something that matters.

The University of Idaho is seeking a Data Governance Manager to help establish and mature its enterprise-wide data governance program. Rather than stepping into a fully developed structure, you'll have the opportunity to shape the policies, frameworks, partnerships, and practices that define how data is managed, protected, and used across the institution.

Reporting directly to the Chief Data and AI Officer, this role offers significant institutional visibility and the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership, technology teams, academic departments, and administrative partners.

You'll operate at the intersection of people, policy, and technology, bringing together stakeholders across a decentralized university to establish shared standards, strengthen data quality, and create a culture of accountability and trust.

This position is especially well-suited for someone who enjoys building programs, navigating organizational complexity, and translating big-picture strategy into practical solutions. Your work will help establish the data foundation that enables better decisions, stronger research capabilities, and responsible innovation, including emerging AI initiatives.

How you will spend your time:

Build and Advance Enterprise Data Governance

• Lead the development and ongoing evolution of the university's enterprise data governance framework, policies, standards, and processes.
• Establish clear structures for data ownership, stewardship, accountability, and decision-making across institutional data domains.
• Translate governance principles into practical, sustainable processes that work across academic, administrative, and research environments.
• Partner with the Chief Data and AI Officer to advance and…