DIRECTOR OF DATA GOVERNANCE

The University of Oklahoma Foundation; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oklahoma Foundation seeks a Director of Data Governance to lead the development and ongoing improvement of enterprise data governance aligned with fundraising, donor engagement, financial stewardship and operations. You will establish policies, standards and accountability to keep data accurate, secure and trusted across the Foundation.

Serving within the Data and Analytics team, you will partner with leadership, Advancement, Operations, IT, Finance and university stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, business, data analytics, information systems or a related field.
• Seven or more years of progressive experience in data governance, data management, information management, analytics, technology or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of enterprise data governance practices.
• Ensure data is accurate, consistent, secure, accessible, and trusted across the organization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Foundation leadership, Advancement, Operations, IT, Finance, and university partners.
• Translate organizational objectives into a practical data governance framework.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Analytics

CRM platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, business, data analytics, information systems or a related field

Seven or more years of progressive experience in data governance, data management, information management, analytics, technology or a related discipline

Demonstrated experience developing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies and processes

Job description

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DIRECTOR OF DATA GOVERNANCE

Information Technology Full Time Management Four Partners Place Norman, OK, US 1 Attachments

The Director of Data Governance leads the development, implementation and continuous improvement of enterprise data governance practices supporting the Foundation's fundraising, donor engagement, financial stewardship and operational objectives.

Experienced and strategic, the Director will establish the policies, standards, processes and accountability structures necessary to ensure that data is accurate, consistent, secure, accessible, appropriately used and trusted across the organization. This position is part of the Data and Analytics team within the IT department, which will serve as a key partner to Foundation leadership, Advancement, Operations, Information Technology, Finance and university stakeholders.

The Director will translate organizational objectives into a practical data governance framework and foster a culture in which data is treated as a strategic organizational asset. Particular emphasis will be placed on constituent and donor data, gift and transaction information, prospect information, biographical and demographic data, financial data, reporting, analytics and integrations between Foundation and university systems.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, business, data analytics, information systems or a related field.
• Seven or more years of progressive experience in data governance, data management, information management, analytics, technology or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies and processes.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Preferences

• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, philanthropy, fundraising, advancement or financial services.
• Experience governing donor, constituent, prospect, gift or financial data.
• Familiarity with advancement technology and CRM platforms.
• Experience with master data management, data integration, data warehouses, business intelligence or enterprise reporting.
• Experience developing data catalogs, business glossaries, data dictionaries and data-quality frameworks.
• Knowledge of higher-education advancement practices and the relationship between a university and its affiliated foundation.
• Familiarity with privacy and regulatory considerations relevant to nonprofit and higher-education organizations.

Experience leading organizational change and building data literacy programs.