The Data Governance Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting and enhancing the Data Governance Program at the University. This program encompasses administrative data across WSU, including student records, IT, human resources, advancement, alumni, and financial data. The role involves university-wide engagement, building connections across schools, divisions, and departments to foster shared understanding and use of WSU data assets. As the university becomes more data-informed, the Manager ensures stakeholders understand data definitions, accessibility, and proper usage. This position is responsible for coordinating, maintaining, and improving the data governance framework, focusing on data integrity, quality, protection, and effective management. The Manager will work closely with stakeholders to ensure adherence to data governance standards, develop and implement data management policies, and support initiatives that align with the university's strategic goals. The Manager will serve as subject matter expert on data governance processes, best practices, effective implementation, and ongoing administration. Required Qualifications Required: * Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field * Minimum of three years of full-time, job-related experience * Experience with business intelligence and analytics * Experience in writing technical documents, standards, or policies Preferred Qualifications Preferred: * Master's degree in a related educational area and/or relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Data Professional (CDP), Data Governance Stewardship Professional (DGSP), or Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP)). * In-depth understanding of data management concepts (e.g., data quality, data stewardship, data classification, metadata management) and data governance principles, including compliance regulations. * Strong project management skills with the ability to lead large, complex cross-functional initiatives and provide guidance to individuals outside direct reporting lines. * Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to engage effectively across all levels of staff and senior administration. * Self-motivated, results-oriented, and adaptable, with the ability to make decisions in dynamic environments and anticipate future needs. * Proficiency in data management tools and technologies, including technical skills such as knowledge of SQL. A successful candidate will be willing to Background Check? Yes Benefits Summary WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Posting Detail Information Job Open Date 04/21/2025 Review Date 05/05/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Notes to Applicant If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $65,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete. Screening of applications will begin May 5, 2025. Position will remain open until filled. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment. Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/25357 ADA Essential Job Function ADA Essential Job Function Physical Activity of this position Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance. Physical Requirements of this position Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).