Position: Senior Director of Data Governance
Institution: Emory University
Department: Office of Information Technology (OIT) – Data Governance
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (remote work permitted with regular campus attendance)
Job Number: 184543

Job Summary

Emory University is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Data Governance to provide strategic leadership for its university-wide data governance programme.

Reporting to the Corporate Director of Data and AI Governance, the successful candidate will serve as the university’s senior authority on institutional data quality, security, management and responsible use.

The Director will develop and implement policies and strategies to ensure that data across academic, administrative, research, financial, human resources and operational departments are accurate, secure, accessible and properly managed.

The position also involves advancing data governance for artificial intelligence (AI), strengthening institutional data management systems and ensuring compliance with relevant privacy and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead Emory University’s enterprise-wide data governance strategy.
• Establish policies, standards and procedures for institutional data management.
• Oversee data quality, data classification, metadata management and data documentation.
• Coordinate data governance activities across academic, research and administrative departments.
• Lead data stewardship programmes and establish accountability for data management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, including FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA and applicable privacy laws.
• Oversee data access, data sharing and agreements governing internal and external data exchanges.
• Develop policies for the responsible use of institutional data in AI applications and advanced analytics.
• Advise senior university executives, including the CIO, Provost and President’s Council.
• Recruit, supervise and develop data governance professionals.
• Manage programme budgets, technology vendors and data governance tools.
• Coordinate institutional data literacy and governance training.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Science, Analytics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• At least eight years of progressively responsible experience in data governance, data management or a related field.
• At least four years of supervisory or managerial experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree.
• Professional certification such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP).
• Experience establishing enterprise-wide data governance programmes.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data quality, metadata management and analytics.
• Knowledge of data privacy, information security and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with AI and machine-learning data governance.
• Familiarity with enterprise data management platforms and systems such as Workday, PeopleSoft or Banner.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management abilities.

Work Arrangement and Important Conditions

The position offers hybrid working arrangements, allowing the successful candidate to work remotely regularly.

However, applicants must:

• Reside in the state of Georgia.
• Be able to commute to Emory University according to departmental requirements.
• Accommodate a flexible weekly schedule based on institutional needs.

Important: The Georgia residency requirement means this is not a fully remote international employment opportunity.

Salary and Benefits

The retrieved job advertisement does not specify a salary range.

Applicants should consult Emory University’s recruitment portal for compensation information and details of available employee benefits.

Application Information

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the university’s recruitment platform.

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