About This Role:
Reporting to the Chief Data Officer (CDO) and as part of the office of Data, Assessment, and Institutional Research (DAIR), the Data Governance and Policy Director provides ongoing leadership in developing and administering a university-wide data governance program and data policy. Working closely with the CDO, DAIR staff members, and key data stakeholders across the university, the Director serves as a leader to bring people across the university together around the shared purpose of leveraging data to support the university’s mission and strategic plan. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a combination of on-campus and remote work during a typical business week.
Why Join Us:
Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits
We Support Diversity and Inclusion:
Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.
Worksite Options:
This position is eligible for hybrid worksite. Work is performed partially remote and partially on employer premises or designated assignment location.
Visit this link for K-State’s guidance and policies on remote work and flexible work arrangements. Remote work agreements are required for all flexible work arrangements and are subject to review.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree and 5 to 10 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Program or Project Management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of data governance concepts, techniques, processes, and applications.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to work effectively across our highly decentralized institution and to cultivate professional and business partnerships.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team, to be flexible and adapt to different stakeholder needs and organizational priorities.
- Master’s degree in related fields.
- 5+ years’ experience in information management developing and implementing modern data governance programs for complex cross functional organizations, data quality initiatives, training and support for analytics and responsible use, and/or metadata management initiatives.
- Experience in an institutional research or business intelligence setting at a university, including familiarity with the academic enterprise and knowledge of key issues and concepts in higher education.
- 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.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements, e.g. FERPA and applicable risk and compliance implications.
Other Requirements:
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Three professional references
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled.
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:
$85,000.00 – $105,000.00
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Background Screening Statement:
In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.
Advertised: Jul 28, 2023 Central Daylight Time
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