"Data Governance Manager"

Data Governance Manager

Requisition Number: S02142P

Position Category: Staff

Hours Per Week: 30 - 40

Months Per Year: 12

Pay Grade: E32

FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Data Governance Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing the universitys Data Governance Program. This program encompasses administrative data across WSU, including student records, IT, human resources, advancement, alumni, and financial data. The role requires university-wide engagement, building connections across schools, divisions, and departments to promote shared understanding and effective use of WSUs data assets. This position supports the coordination, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the data governance framework, with an emphasis on data integrity, quality, protection, and overall management. The Data Governance Manager collaborates closely with stakeholders to ensure adherence to data governance standards, develop and implement data management policies, and support initiatives aligned with the universitys strategic goals. The role also serves as a point person for data governance processes, best practices, implementation, and ongoing administration.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two years of full-time job-related experience
• Experience with business intelligence and analytics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Willingness to pursue relevant data governance training or certifications, such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Data Professional (CDP), Data Governance Stewardship Professional (DGSP), or Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP).
• Familiarity with data management concepts (e.g., data quality, data stewardship, data classification, metadata management) and a willingness to deepen understanding of data governance principles and compliance requirements.
• Experience writing technical documentation, standards, or data-related policies.
• Experience in project management, including the ability to contribute to or help lead cross-functional initiatives and collaborate beyond direct reporting lines.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with a desire to engage across a variety of campus roles and administrative levels.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and adaptable in navigating dynamic environments.

Benefits Summary:

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Open Date: 08/04/2025

Review Date: 08/18/2025

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

NOTE: This position will be hired to work 30 to 40 hours per week. The final FTE of the position will be determined based on organizational need and candidate availability. We are not able to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $48,750 (0.75 FTE) and $65,000 (1.00 FTE) and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.