Data Governance Business Analyst - Job at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC

Data Governance Business Analyst

Boone, NC

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Position Title	Data Governance Business Analyst
Working Location (City, State)	Boone, NC
Faculty Rank	No
Provide Rank	n/a
Position Number	099231
Department	Information Technology Service - 205400
Description of University	Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications	A bachelor's degree in information systems, analytics, or related field and two years of systems support, data governance or related experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience Demonstrated knowledge of data governance concepts, techniques, processes, and applications Knowledge of and experience with data analytics Knowledge of higher education institutions Experience with enterprise data in a university context Excellent diplomacy, facilitation, and communication skills to work effectively Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate professional and business partnerships The ability to work independently and as part of a team, to be flexible and to adapt to different stakeholder needs and organizational cultures
License/Certification Required	n/a
Preferred Qualifications	Prior work experience that required strong organizational skills Master's degree in related fields 5+ years' experience in information management developing and implementing modern data governance programs for complex cross-functional organizations, data quality initiatives, training and support for analytics and responsible use, and/or metadata management initiatives Experience in an institutional research or business intelligence setting at a university, including familiarity with the academic enterprise and knowledge of key issues and concepts in higher education Experience in Program or Project Management
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Develop a single data request form for internal data requests and triage requests Facilitate the review of data requests with data stewards and data security officers Administer the Data Stewards Council Maintain the data stewardship structure Manage the inventory of data domains and subdomains, data steward assignments, and our Business Data Glossary of key terms Oversee data.appstate.edu website updates Collaborate with stakeholders across campus who own, manage, share, report and otherwise work with data to develop a data literacy program and improve how we leverage data to support the university's mission and strategic plan Support Office of Information Security efforts to develop a data asset inventory and enhance data loss prevention capabilities
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	Mon-Fri, 8 00-5 00 pm
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	No
Suggested Salary Range	$70,000 - 86,000
Physical Demands of Position	Walking, using a keyboard, viewing computer screens, speaking and hearing for facilitation

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	02/12/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins	02/26/2024
Proposed Date of Hire	04/15/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please provide your resume and a cover letter that describes how your experience and knowledge will help you fulfill the position's responsibilities and deliver the needed services. Please include 3 professional references.
Search Chair Name	Julie Taubman
Search Chair Email	taubmanjl@appstate.edu
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Posting Number	201501367P

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Job Summary

Company

Appalachian State University

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Hours per Week

Work Hours (i.e. shift)

Mon-Fri, 8 00-5 00 pm

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

2+ years