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Rutgers University

Director of Data Management and Reporting (UFA)

🇺🇸 Piscataway, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $144K - $220K 💻 Data Science 🗓️ March 13th, 2026
BigQuery DBT ETL

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Director of Data Management and Reporting (UFA). The director leads the modernization of University Finance & Administration's data foundation, delivering secure, trusted, and analytics-ready data to support financial and administrative decision-making across Rutgers. They provide technical and functional leadership in data modeling, multi-source data integration, and collaborate with the Office of Information Technology (OIT) to design and implement scalable data platforms aligned with institutional standards.

Highlights
  • Lead technical strategy for data environment including data modeling, data warehouses/lakes, semantic layers, and reusable data products.
  • Advise on ETL/ELT standards and integration across systems like Oracle ERP/HCM and Banner, focusing on reliability, scalability, and security.
  • Establish internal standards for data models, transformation logic, certified datasets, and operational reporting consistent with enterprise guidance.
  • Translate business needs into technical requirements and prioritize modernization efforts with the Chief Data Officer and OIT.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in SQL, optimization, indexing, normalization, ELT/ETL practices, and cloud-scale data platform technologies.
  • Oversee delivery and operational model for UFA’s data management using tools like Jira and ServiceNow.
  • Lead and develop technical teams, set goals, coach performance, and plan for succession.
  • Ensure compliance with data governance including metadata management, access controls, and regulatory requirements like FERPA and GLBA.
  • Oversee Oracle ERP/HCM and Tableau-based operational reporting supporting thousands of users across Rutgers campuses.
  • Bachelor’s degree required with 10+ years in data management roles, recent hands-on experience with cloud data platforms, and leadership experience managing technical staff.
  • Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, experience with higher education systems like Banner and Oracle ERP, and professional data certifications.
  • Salary range: $143,712 to $220,090, with flexible compensation based on qualifications and experience.