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Utah State University · 1 day ago

Data Governance Officer

Logan, UT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Utah State University is advancing a bold analytics initiative to transform how data informs decision-making across the institution. They are seeking a Data Governance Officer to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the institutional data governance framework, ensuring data is accurate, trustworthy, and strategically managed.

Education

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the refinement and execution of a hub-and-spoke data governance framework aligned with institutional priorities

Develop and enforce standards for data quality, metadata, classification, lifecycle, and access

Coordinate a network of data stewards and trustees across university units

Oversee the implementation and maintenance of a centralized institutional data catalog

Ensure metadata completeness and AI-readiness across descriptive, structural, administrative, operational, and ethical dimensions

Manage structured access to modeled data through platforms such as Snowflake and DBT, ensuring compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and other regulations

Implement automated data quality checks and coordinate remediation workflows with data stewards and system owners

Develop quarterly data quality audit/reviews for departments and stewards

Promote data literacy and responsible data use through training and engagement

Serve as a strategic advisor to the Chief Data and Analytics Officer and participate in institutional planning efforts

Qualification

Data governance frameworksData quality assuranceMetadata managementSnowflakeDBTAI-readiness practicesStakeholder engagementData literacy promotionCommunication skills