Assistant Director, Data Management

UF Information Technology (UFIT); Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is seeking an AST DIR, Data Management to lead the CFO Intelligence & Analytics (CIA) Suite, steering data strategy, governance, and analytics across UF. This senior role drives data initiatives, aligns resources, and ensures robust BI outputs that support financial planning and leadership decisions.

The position collaborates with CFO leadership, campus data owners, and UFIT resources to deliver data-driven solutions, host trainings, and advance data literacy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in information systems, data analytics, data science or other relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in data management, analytics or business intelligence, preferably in higher education setting.
• Experience with financial data at the University of Florida, along with UF systems and applications.
• Demonstrated experience with financial data, reporting and supporting strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and strategic management of the CFO Intelligence & Analytics (CIA) Suite.
• Lead data initiatives related to management, analytics, and reporting within the CFO Division.
• Oversee the design and implementation of data solutions, including reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support financial planning, decision-making, and business intelligence.
• Collaborate with CFO leadership to identify data needs and deliver data-driven solutions to address business challenges.
• Identify alignment opportunities to leverage existing resources and determine when new solutions are required.
• Evaluate and enable the use of AI tools when appropriate.
• Ensure the technical performance and reliability of CIA Suite tools and outputs.
• Maintain business continuity of the CIA Suite during the Workday implementation and other large-scale transformation projects.

Skills

Data management

Analytics

Business intelligence

Education

Master's degree in information systems, data analytics, data science or other relevant field

Job description

Classification Title: AST DIR, Data Management Classification Minimum Requirements: Master\u2019s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor\u2019s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience.

Technical Expertise and Analytics

• Provide technical oversight and strategic management of the CFO Intelligence & Analytics (CIA) Suite.
• Lead data initiatives related to management, analytics, and reporting within the CFO Division.
• Oversee the design and implementation of data solutions, including reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support financial planning, decision-making, and business intelligence.
• Collaborate with CFO leadership to identify data needs and deliver data-driven solutions to address business challenges.
• Identify alignment opportunities to leverage existing resources and determine when new solutions are required.
• Evaluate and enable the use of AI tools when appropriate.
• Ensure the technical performance and reliability of CIA Suite tools and outputs.
• Maintain business continuity of the CIA Suite during the Workday implementation and other large-scale transformation projects.

Data Governance and Strategy

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for data accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
• Own and manage the PUB_FINANCE_DATA_STEWARDS database and future databases.
• Establish governance strategies for database and tool access.
• Ensure data practices align with UFIT initiatives, institutional policies, and industry best practices.

Collaboration and Liaison

• Build and sustain strong relationships with CFO Division and campus data owners.
• Coordinate with UFIT technical resources to support analytics projects.
• Represent the CFO Division on university-level reporting workgroups, as needed.

Campus Enablement

• Support campus stakeholders in adopting and using CIA Suite tools.
• Host meetings, workshops, and trainings to promote tool adoption.
• Develop toolkits, resources, and instructional videos to improve data literacy and tool usage.

Special Projects

• Execute special projects and initiatives as assigned by CFO Division leadership. Other duties as assigned

Expected Salary

$90,000 - $100,000

Preferred EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Master\u2019s degree in information systems, data analytics, data science or other relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in data management, analytics or business intelligence, preferrable in higher education setting
• Experience with financial data at the University of Florida, along with UF systems and applications
• Demonstrated experience with financial data, reporting and supporting strategic decision-making.

Health Assessment Required: No