Enterprise Data Architect

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $131K - $171K 💻 Data Science 🗓️ February 4th, 2026

SQL Python ETL

Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring an Enterprise Data Architect. This role leads the design, development, and maintenance of the university’s enterprise data architecture, driving data modeling standards, integration strategies, and secure, high-performing data solutions that support institutional decision-making and analytics. The architect collaborates across departments to ensure data quality and governance, contributes to digital transformation efforts, and may engage in hands-on development during critical implementation phases.

Highlights

Lead design and implementation of scalable, secure enterprise data architectures.
Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models for operational and analytical use.
Define and enforce data architecture standards and integration strategies using ETL/ELT, APIs, and event-driven designs.
Collaborate with application teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless, compliant data flow across university systems.
Support data governance frameworks, metadata management, and compliance with standards like FERPA, GDPR, and HIPAA.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship across data teams and participate in university-wide data strategy initiatives.
Required expertise in SQL, Python, ETL tools (e.g., Matillion, Talend), cloud data warehousing (e.g., Snowflake), and familiarity with ERP/SIS systems like Ellucian Banner.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field with 10+ years of data architecture experience; Master’s degree and relevant certifications preferred.
Salary range from $131,200 to $170,500 based on qualifications and internal equity.
Works within the Database Administration department; collaborates with Institutional Research, Finance, Enrollment, and Information Security teams.