Data Governance Coordinator

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Data Governance Coordinator to enhance its data governance program. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in data management or project management. Strong communication skills are essential. This full-time position offers an opportunity to innovate healthcare technology and improve patient care through effective data practices.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in data management, information systems, analytics, or project management.
• Data governance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the data governance program and its initiatives.
• Collaborate to improve data accessibility and value.
• Ensure adherence to data privacy regulations.

Skills

Data management

Information systems

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

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Overview

Help innovate healthcare technology as part of Upstate Medical University’s Information Management and Technology (IMT) team. Upstate was named a 2025 Best Places to Work in IT by Foundry's Computerworld. The IMT team comprises over 400 professionals focused on collaboration, innovation, and improving patient care through technology.

If you are looking for a career path that merges technology with a purposeful role in the community, apply to join our IMT team at Upstate Medical University.

Job Summary

This position is based in Syracuse, NY.

Responsibilities

• The Data Governance Coordinator will contribute to the expansion of Upstate's data governance program and its initiatives, including implementing and maintaining a data catalog, enhancing data quality and reporting content certification processes, and collaborating with developers and business users to improve data accessibility and value.
• Ensure adherence to data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FERPA, IRB) and determine permissions for access to sensitive information.
• Create and manage project plans, facilitate workgroup and committee meetings, implement software solutions, develop governance-related documentation, monitor policy adherence, identify process improvements, and promote data governance practices across the Upstate community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience in data management, information systems, analytics and/or project management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience in data management, information systems, analytics and/or project management.
• Data governance experience, preferably in a higher education and/or healthcare setting.
• Experience with data catalog implementation and/or project management.
• Clear and concise writing skills with the ability to facilitate meetings among multidisciplinary groups.

Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Information Services, Technology, Information and Media, Hospitals and Health Care

Apply Online

https://careers.upstate.edu/jobs/data-governance-coordinator-syracuse-new-york-united-states

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