Data Governance Coordinator

Job Summary

The Data Governance Coordinator manages the oversight of the institutional data governance program. The scope of institutional data governance covers the Augusta University (AU) data domains, including Academic Affairs and Colleges, Enrollment and Student Affairs, External Relations, Finance and Administration, Philanthropy and Alumni, Research, and Strategic Partnerships. This position has institution-wide reach and impact, offering the opportunity to build relationships across a broad range of units. The Data Governance Coordinator collaborates with data stewards, data managers, data analysts, and other stakeholders to establish data standards, set data quality rules, and promote responsible data use across the institution. This role has knowledge of data regulatory requirements at both the state and federal levels, and promotes data literacy, ensuring AU stakeholders know what data means, know where to find data, and how data should and should not be used.

Responsibilities

DATA GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK COORDINATION: Oversees and maintains the university data governance framework to coincide with that outlined in the University System of Georgia's Business Procedures Manual 12.0. The data governance framework clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of key data stakeholders, ensuring consistent definition, documentation, and appropriate use of institutional data assets. Acts as the subject matter expert for the university regarding the interpretation, implementation, and compliance with data governance policies and regulations. Draft and propose policies, processes, and procedures surrounding data governance to the appropriate data governance council and bodies. Produces documentation, instructions, usage agreements, and other guidance documents. Leads working groups to ensure data integrity, standards, and issues are resolved through collaboration with various roles on campus.

DATA GOVERNANCE SYSTEMS AND TOOLS MANAGEMENT: Coordinates the university's data governance function through the administration of data governance tools and systems. Manages tools and systems that support the data governance function, to include mission critical systems list, systems documentation, data element dictionary, reports inventory, and other documentation for compliance with the University System of Georgia Business Procedures Manual 12.0 Data Governance and Management. Facilitates the development of definitions and report specifications in an effort to document consistently and interpret data accurately. Manages ever-changing access to data based on roles and responsibilities.

DATA GOVERNANCE AND DATA LITERACY TRAINING: Creates and manages an outreach strategy that includes relationship development, communication, and compliance based on the goals set forth in the Institutional Data Strategy. Creates and provides training and support relevant to all institutional data roles and relevant data governance concepts.

DATA GOVERNANCE PROFESSION: Represents AU in consortia with peer universities and through data governance professional organizations and recommends strategic directions and priorities to AU leadership.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate should have a background in data, reporting and/or systems management. Experience and knowledge in higher education institutions. Knowledge and experience of data architecture, business intelligence, and analytics. Experience in or knowledge of business process improvement methodology. Strong project planning and management skills.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Demonstrate knowledge of data governance concepts, techniques, processes and applications.
Knowledge and experience of data architecture, business intelligence, and analytics.
Knowledge of higher education institutions and experience with enterprise data in a university context.
Experience in or knowledge of business process improvement methodology.

SKILLS
Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
Demonstrate leadership skills, excellent planning and analytical skills.
Excellent writing skills and abilities to communicate complex ideas to various audiences.
Strong project planning and management skills.

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrate ability to solve problems using creativity and innovation.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to cultivate professional and business partnerships.
Ability to act independently and as part of a team. A willingness to be flexible and adapt to different stakeholder needs and organizational cultures.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required)

Pay Band: B13

Salary: $68,500/annually-$73,320/annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.