DIRECTOR OF DATA GOVERNANCE

OU Foundation; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Foundation in Norman, OK; a Full-Time role leading the Data Governance function within the IT/Data & Analytics team. The Director will shape enterprise data policies, standards and accountability to ensure data accuracy, security and trusted use across donor, constituent and financial data.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and 7+ years in data governance or analytics, with experience building data catalogs, glossaries and data-quality frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a relevant field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in data governance, data management, analytics, or related discipline.
• Experience developing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of enterprise data governance practices.
• Establish policies, standards, processes and accountability structures to ensure data is accurate, secure and trusted.
• Translate organizational objectives into a practical data governance framework and collaborate with stakeholders across the Foundation and university systems.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Analytics

Education

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

Tools

Master data management

Data integration

Data warehouses

Business intelligence

Enterprise reporting

CRM platforms

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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.