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Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago

Data Steward Program Manager

Columbia, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The University of South Carolina is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through education and research. They are seeking a Data Steward Program Manager to lead the university’s data stewardship program, focusing on data quality, governance, and accessibility across campus.

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Responsibilities

Lead and grow the university’s Data Stewardship Program

Partner with data stewards, IT, and governance leaders to improve data quality and accessibility

Develop and maintain data glossaries, definitions, and stewardship documentation

Coordinate training and engagement for data stewards across departments

Track program outcomes and report progress to university leadership

Champion data governance tools and best practices that support collaboration and compliance

Design, implement, and manage the university’s Data Stewardship Program to support institutional data governance

Develop and maintain policies, standards, and procedures related to data stewardship, classification, and quality

Collaborate with university leadership to establish data ownership and accountability frameworks

Serve as the primary liaison between data stewards, data custodians, and IT professionals

Provide guidance and training to data stewards and business units on data governance policies, roles, and responsibilities

Organize workshops, training sessions, and informational materials to enhance awareness and understanding of data governance principles

Establish and maintain data quality metrics, processes, and monitoring mechanisms to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of institutional data

Work with compliance teams to ensure adherence to federal, state, and institutional regulations regarding data privacy and security (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR)

Assist in audits and risk assessments to evaluate compliance with data governance policies

Collaborate with IT teams to integrate data governance tools and solutions within enterprise systems

Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance data governance and stewardship practices

Support the implementation of metadata management and data cataloging initiatives to improve data discoverability and usability

Develop and present reports on data stewardship program progress, compliance status, and data quality trends to executive leadership and governance committees

Maintain documentation on data stewardship activities, program impact, and best practices

Communicate updates on data governance initiatives to stakeholders across the university

Qualification

Data governance principlesData stewardship frameworksData governance toolsCompliance standardsProject managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsFacilitation skillsOrganizational skillsDocumentation abilitiesRelationship building