Data Governance Lead at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL

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Job Description The Opportunity The Data Governance Lead will support the implementation and day-to-day advancement of the University’s Data Governance Program. This is a hands-on, individual-contributor role responsible for translating the University’s data governance vision and strategy into practical policies, procedures, standards, documentation, workflows, and measurable outcomes across the University’s campuses. The Data Governance Lead will collaborate with stakeholders across the institution to establish sustainable governance practices that improve the quality, consistency, accessibility, protection, and responsible use of institutional data in support of the University’s mission and informed decision-making. This position will establish and facilitate data governance councils, domain working groups, steward communities, and other forums that promote consistent data governance practices. The role will partner with University stakeholders to define data domains, critical data elements, business definitions, data custodianship and stewardship responsibilities, data standards, and decision rights. The Data Governance Lead will also support metadata management, business glossary and data catalog development, data discovery, classification, certification, data lineage, access, retention, and data lifecycle management. The position will coordinate efforts to identify and address data-quality issues, establish data-quality standards and measures, and support issue remediation and accountability. Additionally, this role will develop governance communications, training, metrics, dashboards, executive reports, implementation roadmaps, and work plans. The Data Governance Lead will promote data literacy and data fluency through training, webinars, roadshows, and other outreach initiatives. The successful candidate will be a proactive and collaborative professional who can build consensus, lead through influence, manage competing priorities, and develop trusted relationships across a complex, multi-campus environment. This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility. About us For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries. Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow. Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace. Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day. Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26. Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period. Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in information sy