Data Governance Manager - University of Idaho

Another Source • Moscow, ID

4d • Remote

About The Position

The University of Idaho is seeking a Data Governance Manager to establish and mature its enterprise-wide data governance program. The role will shape the policies, frameworks, partnerships, and practices that define how data is managed, protected, and used across the institution. It works across academic, administrative, and research environments and supports the university’s data modernization, analytics, research, and responsible AI initiatives.

Reporting directly to the Chief Data and AI Officer, the manager will work with executive leadership, technology teams, academic departments, and administrative partners. The position facilitates collaboration across a decentralized university, establishes shared standards, strengthens data quality, and promotes accountability and trust. It is a full-time, fiscal-year appointment based in Moscow, Idaho, with remote work described as an option; for remote work, the preferred schedule is in the Pacific Coast time zone. Relocation assistance is available for those working onsite. The anticipated annual salary is $95,000 or more, depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information management, business, public administration, computer science, or a closely related field, plus at least three years of professional experience in data governance, data management, information management, or a related field; OR at least seven years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated success facilitating cross-functional teams, building relationships, and developing consensus among stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Experience developing or implementing policies, governance frameworks, or standards within a complex organizational environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical audiences and translate complex concepts into actionable solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of experience in data governance, enterprise data management, or institutional data strategy.
• Graduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Professional certification in data governance or data management, such as CDMP, DAMA-related credentials, or similar.
• Experience in higher education, including understanding shared governance, decentralized decision-making, and sensitive institutional data.
• Familiarity with higher-education regulatory frameworks, including FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, or federal grant compliance.
• Experience with enterprise data catalogs, metadata management, data quality frameworks, and related tools.
• Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms and lakehouse architectures, particularly Databricks and Unity Catalog.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems and data structures in student, human resources, or finance environments, particularly Banner/Ellucian.
• Experience establishing governance committees, facilitating working groups, or building data stewardship programs, including steward recruitment, training, and engagement.
• Understanding of AI governance frameworks and how data governance supports machine learning, analytics, and responsible AI use cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and ongoing evolution of the university’s enterprise data governance framework, policies, standards, and processes.
• Establish structures for data ownership, stewardship, accountability, and decision-making across institutional data domains.
• Translate governance principles into practical processes for academic, administrative, and research environments.
• Partner with the Chief Data and AI Officer to advance and communicate the university’s institutional data strategy.
• Facilitate the Data Governance Committee and associated working groups.
• Build relationships with academic leaders, institutional research, IT, compliance, legal counsel, and administrative teams.
• Help stakeholders navigate competing priorities, build consensus, and implement governance initiatives.
• Promote data literacy and governance education for university employees.
• Oversee the enterprise data catalog and establish consistent metadata management standards.
• Advance data quality practices to improve the accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and reliability of institutional information.
• Partner with technical teams and data stewards to identify improvements to data management processes and systems.
• Support governance practices that enable reliable analytics, research, and institutional reporting.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, compliance, and academic partners to align governance practices with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Help establish policies and processes for appropriate data access, privacy, security, and responsible information sharing.
• Contribute to the university’s approach to AI governance and responsible use of institutional data in analytics and emerging technologies.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available for onsite work in Moscow, Idaho.
• The University of Idaho offers employee benefits; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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