Senior Data Architect - School of Medicine

Brigham Young University; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham Young University invites applications for a Senior Data Architect in the School of Medicine. The role focuses on developing, maintaining, and overseeing data infrastructure, semantic models, data-quality processes, and secure access for evaluation, reporting, accreditation monitoring, and continuous quality improvement.

Collaboration spans analytics, curriculum, IT, and institutional partners. The position emphasizes long-term technical strategy, alignment with university objectives, and

Job description

Why Work at BYU

At Brigham Young University (BYU), your work is an opportunity to contribute to a distinctive educational mission rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. As the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. We are devoted to our faith, our students, and the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life." We seek staff members who enthusiastically embrace and advance this unique mission. Across the university, staff bring their expertise and talents to work that helps students learn, grow, and thrive. A culture of covenant belonging, weekly devotionals, meaningful opportunities for learning and growth, and a beautiful and historic campus make BYU a distinctive and inspiring place to build a career.

Belonging Statement

United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values and embraces the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts across the BYU community. This richness strengthens our shared efforts to create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ.

Employment Requirements

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and to remain in any position at BYU. In hiring decisions, Brigham Young University lawfully gives strong preference to qualified, faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university, which are aligned with the principles and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Equal Opportunity

Brigham Young University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.

The last day to submit an application for this position is, October 15, 2026, by 11:59pm MST.

Senior Data Architect - School of Medicine

The Senior Data Architect develops, maintains, and oversees the data infrastructure, semantic models, data-quality processes, role-based security, and AI-ready data products that support the School of Medicine’s evaluation, reporting, accreditation monitoring, and continuous quality improvement functions. The position works closely with analytics, evaluation, curriculum, assessment, student progress, IT, and institutional partners to ensure that mission, strategic plan, accreditation, course evaluation, survey, and aggregate student performance evidence can be accessed, secured, refreshed, validated, and used reliably. The position crafts long-term technical strategies, emphasizing strategic development and alignment with School of Medicine and University objectives. The position works in close collaboration with the School of Medicine Office of Technology and the BYU Office of Information Technology. The position is important to the success of the BYU School of Medicine, a newly established organization within the university. As the school continues to launch and grow, a successful candidate must demonstrate adaptability and a willingness to take on evolving responsibilities and assignments to support its effective implementation and ongoing operations. The School of Medicine is looking for someone who is mission-aligned and will support the vision to foster a spiritually enriching environment where employees and students can deepen their testimonies of Jesus Christ while preparing students for a lifetime