Director Of Data Governance

University of Oklahoma Foundation • Norman, OK

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About The Position

The Director of Data Governance leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise data governance practices supporting the Foundation’s fundraising, donor engagement, financial stewardship, and operational objectives. The Director establishes policies, standards, processes, and accountability structures to help ensure data is accurate, consistent, secure, accessible, appropriately used, and trusted across the organization.

The role is part of the Data and Analytics team within the IT department and partners with Foundation leadership, Advancement, Operations, Information Technology, Finance, and university stakeholders. The Director translates organizational objectives into a practical data governance framework and fosters a culture that treats data as a strategic organizational asset. Key areas of focus include constituent and donor data, gift and transaction information, prospect information, biographical and demographic data, financial data, reporting, analytics, and integrations between Foundation and university systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information management, computer science, business, data analytics, information systems, or a related field.
• Seven or more years of progressive experience in data governance, data management, information management, analytics, technology, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and processes.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, philanthropy, fundraising, advancement, or financial services.
• Experience governing donor, constituent, prospect, gift, or financial data.
• Familiarity with advancement technology and CRM platforms.
• Experience with master data management, data integration, data warehouses, business intelligence, or enterprise reporting.
• Experience developing data catalogs, business glossaries, data dictionaries, and data-quality frameworks.
• Knowledge of higher-education advancement practices and the relationship between a university and its affiliated foundation.
• Familiarity with privacy and regulatory considerations relevant to nonprofit and higher-education organizations.
• Experience leading organizational change and building data literacy programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise data governance practices.
• Establish data governance policies, standards, processes, and accountability structures.
• Translate organizational objectives into a practical data governance framework.
• Foster a culture in which data is treated as a strategic organizational asset.
• Partner with Foundation leadership, Advancement, Operations, Information Technology, Finance, and university stakeholders.
• Support governance of constituent and donor data, gift and transaction information, prospect information, biographical and demographic data, financial data, reporting, analytics, and integrations between Foundation and university systems.

What This Job Offers

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