Data Governance Manager

University Of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

The University of Idaho is hiring a Data Governance Manager to lead enterprise data governance, ensuring data accuracy, accessibility, security and responsible use across academic, administrative and research functions.

The role partners with the Chief Data and AI Officer and senior leadership to translate governance principles into operational practice, build consensus and drive regulatory compliance across a decentralized university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Business, Public Administration, Computer Science or related field, or 7 years total experience.
• 3 years of experience in data governance, data management or information management.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional teams and building consensus across stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Experience developing or implementing policies, frameworks or standards in a complex organizational environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise data governance framework, policies and standards.
• Facilitate the Data Governance Committee and working groups.
• Define and operationalize data ownership, stewardship and accountability structures across institutional data domains.
• Manage the enterprise data catalog and drive metadata standards and data quality practices.
• Partner with IT, compliance, legal and academic units to ensure governance alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Lead data literacy and governance education efforts across the institution.
• Support the CDAO in developing and communicating institutional data strategy.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy development

Stakeholder facilitation

Data literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 7 years experience

Tools

Enterprise data catalog

Metadata management tooling

Job description

The University of Idaho is building the data foundation that will power research, student success and operational excellence for years to come. The Data Governance Manager ensures the foundation is trustworthy by establishing policies and practices that make data a reliable institutional asset. This role reports to the Chief Data and AI Officer with a direct line to executive leadership, institutional visibility and the opportunity to shape how a public R1 research university governs and uses data at a pivotal moment in its modernization. Candidates energized by building programs from the ground up, working across organizational boundaries and making complex systems work are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

The Data Governance Manager leads the development, implementation and ongoing maturation of enterprise data governance at the University of Idaho. Reporting to the Chief Data and AI Officer, this position is responsible for establishing the frameworks, policies, standards and institutional processes that ensure university data is accurate, accessible, secure and used responsibly across academic, administrative and research functions.

This role operates at the intersection of policy, people and technology. Translating governance principles into operational practice across a complex, decentralized institution, the Data Governance Manager works closely with data stewards, IT teams, compliance and legal counsel, institutional research and senior leadership to build a governance atmosphere that supports data-informed decision-making and regulatory compliance. The position entails equal parts strategic thinking, stakeholder facilitation and operational follow-through.

Duties may include:

• Developing and maintaining the university’s enterprise data governance framework, policies and standards
• Facilitating the Data Governance Committee and associated working groups
• Defining and operationalizing data ownership, stewardship and accountability structures across institutional data domains
• Managing the enterprise data catalog and driving metadata standards and data quality practices
• Partnering with IT, compliance, legal and academic units to ensure governance alignment with regulatory requirements
• Leading data literacy and governance education efforts across the institution
• Supporting the CDAO in developing and communicating institutional data strategy
• 3 years of experience in data governance, data management, information management or a closely related field
• Demonstrated experience facilitating cross-functional teams and building consensus across stakeholders with competing priorities
• Experience developing or implementing policies, frameworks or standards in a complex organizational environment

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Business, Public Administration, Computer Science or a related field, or 4 additional years of experience (for a total of 7 years)

Required Other

• None

Additional Preferred

• 5 or more years of experience in data governance, enterprise data management, or institutional data strategy
• Certification in data governance or data management (e.g., CDMP , DAMA , or similar)
• Experience with:
  • Higher education institutions, including familiarity with shared governance structures and constituent-sensitive data environments
  • Regulatory frameworks applicable to higher education data ( FERPA , HIPAA , GLBA or federal grant compliance)
  • Enterprise data catalog platforms and metadata management tooling
  • Cloud-based data platforms and lakehouse architecture concepts (Databricks and Unity Catalog preferred)
  • ERP data structures in student, HR or finance domains (Banner/Ellucian preferred)
  • Data quality frameworks and data quality tooling
  • Building and facilitating governance committees, working groups or advisory bodies
  • Developing data stewardship programs, including steward recruitment, training and ongoing engagement
  • Translating governance requirements for both technical teams and non-technical institutional audiences
  • AI governance frameworks and the intersection of data governance with machine learning and analytics use cases

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None

Degree Requirement

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Employee Category

Employee Category Exempt

Pay Range

Pay Range $85,000 annually or more depending on experience

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Fiscal Year

FTE

1.0

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Funding

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/21/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• List of References
• Letter of Qualification

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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  • Indeed.com
  • Inside Higher Ed
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  • Other Venue
  • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
  • University of Idaho Website
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  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
• * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States of America?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you now, or in the future require sponsorship through the University of Idaho to continue working in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No