Data Governance Manager

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Governance Manager administers Emory University’s university-wide data governance program in consultation with university governance bodies. The program covers administrative data including financial, human resources, student, IT, faculty, research, and advancement data. The role brings university stakeholders together to leverage data in support of Emory’s mission and works with senior administration and staff to set data priorities. The position reports to the Senior Director of Data Governance.

The manager oversees institutional data governance initiatives and processes, especially those focused on data quality, and supports consistent definition, documentation, and appropriate use of university data assets. The role works with schools and administrative units to align local needs with university-wide structures, policies, and processes; supports data stewards and other governance participants; develops and proposes policies and guidance; and represents Emory’s program within the university and to external professional groups.

The role may work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs and agreed departmental guidelines. Residency in Georgia is required. Emory reserves the right to change remote-work status with notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, analytics, or a related field and four years of systems support, data governance, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of data governance concepts, techniques, processes, and applications.
• Knowledge of and experience with data architecture, business intelligence, and analytics.
• Knowledge of higher education institutions and experience with enterprise data in a university context.
• Excellent diplomacy, facilitation, and communication skills to work effectively across a highly decentralized institution.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to cultivate professional and business partnerships.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to be flexible and adapt to different stakeholder needs and organizational cultures.
• Must reside in the state of Georgia.
• Must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Forge shared agreements across schools and units on the definition, documentation, and appropriate use of university data assets, and help stakeholders understand where to find data, what it represents, and how it should be used.
• Work with campus units to tailor the data governance program to local needs while supporting university-wide organizational structures, policies, and processes.
• Manage institutional data initiatives and processes, particularly those supporting data quality, in collaboration with analytics and IT professionals, including data warehouse, business intelligence, and analytics teams.
• Maintain the university’s data stewardship structure, define roles, and support data stewards; take direction on program priorities from high-level university governance bodies.
• Oversee the data governance program to ensure the integrity and usefulness of university data assets through consistent definition, documentation, and appropriate use.
• Manage and direct the development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of data governance initiatives.
• Provide data governance training and support to Data Trustees, Data Stewards, Data Custodians, and Users.
• Monitor data governance trends and developments and recommend strategic directions and priorities to Emory leadership.
• Serve as the university subject matter expert on interpretation, implementation, and compliance with data governance policies and regulations.
• Formulate and propose policies to university governance bodies.
• Produce documentation, instructions, usage agreements, and other guidance documents.
• Represent the data governance program to university stakeholders, including schools and administrative units.
• Represent Emory University in consortia with peer universities and through data governance professional organizations.
• Manage working groups appointed by the Data Advisory Committee or other administrative entities to achieve stated priorities.
• Supervise data governance staff.
• Perform related responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager