Director of and Data Governance

Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) invites a visionary administrator to serve as the Director of Applications and Data Governance

The Director of Applications and Data Governance provides centralized leadership and administrative supervision for enterprise application systems, data governance initiatives, and institutional data reporting efforts. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, security, efficiency, and integrity of critical enterprise data, particularly within the Banner and Argos systems, and for overseeing the development of integrated data sets for institutional decision making and federal/state compliance.

Nestled along the scenic banks of the Rock River in northwestern Illinois, SVCC offers a rare balance of tranquil, "big sky" living and metropolitan accessibility.

• The Lifestyle:Enjoy the charm and community of the Dixon and Sterling areas, characterized by historic architecture and outdoor recreation.

• The Access:Benefit from a central location just
  one hour
  from the vibrant hubs of Rockford and the Quad Cities, and a comfortable
  two-hour
  drive to the world-class amenities of Chicago.

SVCC is committed to the well-being and professional growth of our leadership team. We offer a premier benefits package designed for long-term security and work-life harmony:

• Comprehensive Protection:High-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus employer-sponsored life insurance.

• Educational Legacy:Robust tuition waivers and reimbursement programs for you and your family.

• Secure Future:Participation in the
  State Universities Retirement System (SURS), one of the most stable and comprehensive retirement programs in the region.

• View our full commitment to your success:Explore SVCC Benefits

• Provide leadership for the college's data governance efforts, ensuring high standards for data documentation, quality, integrity, efficiency, and accurate data sharing.
• Direct the maintenance and expansion of the institutional data dictionary and collaborate with data systems subject matter experts to document integrated data sets.
• Ensure transparent data access and develop clear documentation for technical and non-technical users.
• Monitor current trends in higher education data management, storage, and analytics, including predictive analytics and data visualization.

• Oversee the collection and analysis of institutional data, ensuring data solutions align with industry best practices and adhere to federal and state guidelines
• Direct the process for gathering and reporting data required for various State and Federal reporting needs.

• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of data integration solutions which may include the creation, automation, scheduling, or processes necessary to extract and transform data from multiple sources.
• Direct support for the core enterprise application systems, including Banner, Argos, and other associated database-dependent applications.

• Provide administrative and functional supervision over the Research Analyst/Data Manager, the Enterprise Database and Server Administrator, and the Technical Support Specialist-Programmer.
• Prepare annual budget requests, manage, and maintain the budgets for supervised areas.
• Serve as a member of the administrative team, including service on Leadership Council.

• Assign all other reasonable professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Serve as a Night Administrator on a rotating basis. {3%}*

• Must understand and support the mission of the community college.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.

• Must be able to communicate effectively by phone and email on a daily basis.
• Must be able to provide verbal/visual presentations.

• Must be able to work with computers.
• Must be ablet to work non-standard hours as needed.
• Must be able to work in a safe and alert manner.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or…