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University of Idaho
Data Governance Manager
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Moscow, Idaho
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Full-Time
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$85K
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Other
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August 24th, 2026
FERPA
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Idaho is hiring a Data Governance Manager to lead the development and ongoing advancement of enterprise data governance. The role establishes frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure data accuracy, accessibility, security, and responsible use across academic, administrative, and research sectors, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to support data-informed decision-making and regulatory compliance.
Highlights
- Lead development, implementation, and maturation of the university’s data governance framework, policies, and standards
- Facilitate the Data Governance Committee and related working groups
- Define and operationalize data ownership, stewardship, and accountability structures across data domains
- Manage the enterprise data catalog and promote metadata standards and data quality practices
- Partner with IT, compliance, legal, and academic units to align governance with regulatory requirements
- Lead institution-wide data literacy and governance education initiatives
- Support the Chief Data and AI Officer in institutional data strategy development and communication
- Required software/technical skills include knowledge of enterprise data catalog platforms, cloud-based data platforms (Databricks, Unity Catalog preferred), ERP data structures (Banner/Ellucian preferred), and data quality frameworks
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Business, Public Administration, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience), plus 3 years in data governance or related fields; preferred 5+ years experience and certifications such as CDMP or DAMA
- Compensation starts at $85,000 annually or more, depending on experience
- Works closely with data stewards, IT teams, compliance/legal counsel, institutional research, and senior leadership
Data Governance Manager Full Description
Data Governance Manager
Position Details
Position Information
Internal Posting? |
Posting Number | SP005414P
Position Title | Data Governance Manager
Division/College | General Library
Department | General Library
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement | The University of Idaho is building the data foundation that will power research, student success and operational excellence for years to come. The Data Governance Manager ensures the foundation is trustworthy by establishing policies and practices that make data a reliable institutional asset. This role reports to the Chief Data and AI Officer with a direct line to executive leadership, institutional visibility and the opportunity to shape how a public R1 research university governs and uses data at a pivotal moment in its modernization. Candidates energized by building programs from the ground up, working across organizational boundaries and making complex systems work are encouraged to apply.
Position Overview | The Data Governance Manager leads the development, implementation and ongoing maturation of enterprise data governance at the University of Idaho. Reporting to the Chief Data and AI Officer, this position is responsible for establishing the frameworks, policies, standards and institutional processes that ensure university data is accurate, accessible, secure and used responsibly across academic, administrative and research functions.
This role operates at the intersection of policy, people and technology. Translating governance principles into operational practice across a complex, decentralized institution, the Data Governance Manager works closely with data stewards, IT teams, compliance and legal counsel, institutional research and senior leadership to build a governance atmosphere that supports data-informed decision-making and regulatory compliance. The position entails equal parts strategic thinking, stakeholder facilitation and operational follow-through.
Duties may include: Developing and maintaining the university’s enterprise data governance framework, policies and standards Facilitating the Data Governance Committee and associated working groups Defining and operationalizing data ownership, stewardship and accountability structures across institutional data domains Managing the enterprise data catalog and driving metadata standards and data quality practices Partnering with IT, compliance, legal and academic units to ensure governance alignment with regulatory requirements Leading data literacy and governance education efforts across the institution Supporting the CDAO in developing and communicating institutional data strategy Other duties as assigned
Unit URL | Office of Information Technology | University of Idaho
University of Idaho Library | University of Idaho Library Home
Posting Number | SP005414P
Position Title | Data Governance Manager
Division/College | General Library
Department | General Library
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement | The University of Idaho is building the data foundation that will power research, student success and operational excellence for years to come. The Data Governance Manager ensures the foundation is trustworthy by establishing policies and practices that make data a reliable institutional asset. This role reports to the Chief Data and AI Officer with a direct line to executive leadership, institutional visibility and the opportunity to shape how a public R1 research university governs and uses data at a pivotal moment in its modernization. Candidates energized by building programs from the ground up, working across organizational boundaries and making complex systems work are encouraged to apply.
Position Overview | The Data Governance Manager leads the development, implementation and ongoing maturation of enterprise data governance at the University of Idaho. Reporting to the Chief Data and AI Officer, this position is responsible for establishing the frameworks, policies, standards and institutional processes that ensure university data is accurate, accessible, secure and used responsibly across academic, administrative and research functions.
This role operates at the intersection of policy, people and technology. Translating governance principles into operational practice across a complex, decentralized institution, the Data Governance Manager works closely with data stewards, IT teams, compliance and legal counsel, institutional research and senior leadership to build a governance atmosphere that supports data-informed decision-making and regulatory compliance. The position entails equal parts strategic thinking, stakeholder facilitation and operational follow-through.
Duties may include: Developing and maintaining the university’s enterprise data governance framework, policies and standards Facilitating the Data Governance Committee and associated working groups Defining and operationalizing data ownership, stewardship and accountability structures across institutional data domains Managing the enterprise data catalog and driving metadata standards and data quality practices Partnering with IT, compliance, legal and academic units to ensure governance alignment with regulatory requirements Leading data literacy and governance education efforts across the institution Supporting the CDAO in developing and communicating institutional data strategy Other duties as assigned
Unit URL | Office of Information Technology | University of Idaho
University of Idaho Library | University of Idaho Library Home
Position Qualifications
Required Experience | 3 years of experience in data governance, data management, information management or a closely related field Demonstrated experience facilitating cross-functional teams and building consensus across stakeholders with competing priorities Experience developing or implementing policies, frameworks or standards in a complex organizational environment
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Business, Public Administration, Computer Science or a related field, or 4 additional years of experience (for a total of 7 years)
Required Other | None
Additional Preferred | 5 or more years of experience in data governance, enterprise data management, or institutional data strategy Certification in data governance or data management (e.g., CDMP, DAMA, or similar) Graduate degree in a relevant field Experience with: Higher education institutions, including familiarity with shared governance structures and constituent-sensitive data environments Regulatory frameworks applicable to higher education data (FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA or federal grant compliance) Enterprise data catalog platforms and metadata management tooling Cloud-based data platforms and lakehouse architecture concepts (Databricks and Unity Catalog preferred) ERP data structures in student, HR or finance domains (Banner/Ellucian preferred) Data quality frameworks and data quality tooling Building and facilitating governance committees, working groups or advisory bodies Developing data stewardship programs, including steward recruitment, training and ongoing engagement Translating governance requirements for both technical teams and non-technical institutional audiences AI governance frameworks and the intersection of data governance with machine learning and analytics use cases
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Business, Public Administration, Computer Science or a related field, or 4 additional years of experience (for a total of 7 years)
Required Other | None
Additional Preferred | 5 or more years of experience in data governance, enterprise data management, or institutional data strategy Certification in data governance or data management (e.g., CDMP, DAMA, or similar) Graduate degree in a relevant field Experience with: Higher education institutions, including familiarity with shared governance structures and constituent-sensitive data environments Regulatory frameworks applicable to higher education data (FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA or federal grant compliance) Enterprise data catalog platforms and metadata management tooling Cloud-based data platforms and lakehouse architecture concepts (Databricks and Unity Catalog preferred) ERP data structures in student, HR or finance domains (Banner/Ellucian preferred) Data quality frameworks and data quality tooling Building and facilitating governance committees, working groups or advisory bodies Developing data stewardship programs, including steward recruitment, training and ongoing engagement Translating governance requirements for both technical teams and non-technical institutional audiences AI governance frameworks and the intersection of data governance with machine learning and analytics use cases
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status | Exempt
Employee Category | Exempt
Pay Range | $85,000 annually or more depending on experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1.0
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 08/21/2026
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | This position is open until filled. Applications received by 09/21/2026 will be given first consideration.
All applicants are asked to submit their resume, a letter of qualification, and three professional references within the application. The letter of qualification should address all of the required and preferred qualifications for the position. References should include recent direct supervisors.
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Employee Category | Exempt
Pay Range | $85,000 annually or more depending on experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1.0
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 08/21/2026
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | This position is open until filled. Applications received by 09/21/2026 will be given first consideration.
All applicants are asked to submit their resume, a letter of qualification, and three professional references within the application. The letter of qualification should address all of the required and preferred qualifications for the position. References should include recent direct supervisors.
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- List of References
- Letter of Qualification
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Word of Mouth
- Militaryjob.com
- DSPSjobs.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
(Open Ended Question) - * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States of America?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you now, or in the future require sponsorship through the University of Idaho to continue working in the United States?
- Yes
- No
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