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Emory University

Data Governance Manager

Emory University

. Administer a university-wide data governance program in consultation with university governance bodies .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in data governance concepts, techniques, and processes while effectively collaborating with university stakeholders to enhance data quality and integrity. Capable of managing data governance initiatives and providing training to various data roles within the institution.

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Data GovernanceData ArchitectureBusiness IntelligenceAnalyticsHigher Education Experience

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Hard Skills
Data Governance ConceptsData Quality ManagementData StewardshipData DocumentationData PrioritizationData Governance TrainingData Asset ManagementData Governance PoliciesData Governance Trends MonitoringData Initiative Management
Soft Skills
DiplomacyFacilitationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsFlexibility
Industry Keywords
University Data GovernanceEnterprise DataHigher Education InstitutionsStakeholder EngagementData Advisory Committee

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Administer a university-wide data governance program in consultation with university governance bodies
  • Bring people across the university together around leveraging data to achieve Emory's mission
  • Work with senior administration and staff to set data priorities
  • Forge shared agreements across schools and units on the definition, documentation, and appropriate use of university data assets
  • Tailor the data governance program to local needs while supporting university-wide structures, policies, and processes
  • Manage institutional data initiatives and processes supporting data quality
  • Collaborate with analytics and IT professionals, including data warehouse, business intelligence, and analytics teams
  • Maintain the university data stewardship structure, define roles, and support data stewards
  • Oversee the integrity, usefulness, consistent definition, documentation, and appropriate use of university data assets
  • Manage and direct the development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of data governance initiatives
  • Provide data governance training and support to Data Trustees, Data Stewards, Data Custodians, and Users
  • Monitor data governance trends and recommend strategic directions and priorities to Emory leadership
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on data governance policies and regulations
  • Formulate and propose policies to university governance bodies
  • Produce documentation, instructions, usage agreements, and guidance documents
  • Represent the data governance program to university stakeholders and professional organizations
  • Manage working groups appointed by the Data Advisory Committee or other administrative entities
  • Supervise data governance staff
  • Perform related responsibilities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in information systems, analytics, or related field and four years of systems support, data governance or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of data governance concepts, techniques, processes, and applications
  • Knowledge of and experience with data architecture, business intelligence, and analytics
  • Knowledge of higher education institutions and experience with enterprise data in a university context
  • Excellent diplomacy, facilitation, and communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
  • Ability to cultivate professional and business partnerships
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to different stakeholder needs and organizational cultures
  • Residency in the state of Georgia
  • Ability to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Opportunity to work from home regularly
  • Hybrid remote work arrangement
  • Equal opportunity employment
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
  • Participation in university programs and use of facilities without discrimination