Enterprise Data Architect

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $131K - $171K 💻 Data Science 🗓️ April 16th, 2026

SQL Python ETL

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Villanova University is hiring an Enterprise Data Architect to lead the design, development, and maintenance of the university's enterprise data architecture. The role involves defining data modeling standards, ensuring integration consistency, enabling secure and high-performing data solutions, and collaborating with stakeholders to support decision-making, analytics, and operations.

Highlights

Lead design and implementation of scalable, secure enterprise data architectures aligned with institutional goals.
Develop and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models for operational and analytical needs.
Define and enforce data architecture standards and integration strategies using ETL/ELT, API, and event-driven approaches.
Collaborate with application and integration teams to ensure seamless data flow across systems.
Partner with data stewards and business units to implement data governance frameworks ensuring data quality, security, and compliance with FERPA, GDPR, and HIPAA.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data professionals and contribute to digital transformation and technology roadmaps.
Require a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field and at least 10 years of progressive experience in data architecture and integration.
Strong expertise needed in SQL, Python, ETL tools (e.g., Matillion, Talend, Informatica), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and enterprise data systems including Ellucian Banner ERP and Snowflake Cloud Data Warehouse.
Salary range is $131,200 to $170,500 based on qualifications and budget availability.
Must live within a commutable distance to Villanova University; position is full-time and benefits include holistic packages and professional development.