Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and maintain documentation for data structures, definitions, and processes
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure transparency in data management practices 
• Establish and enforce protocols for data validation, cleaning, and quality assurance to maintain accurate and reliable research data 
• Facilitate data-related communications both internally and external to the organization (e.g. facilitate bi-weekly data meetings; communicate with the Tennessee Department of Education regarding data questions) 
• Manage data governance procedures 
• Manage annual data file cleaning and updating including creating files, cleaning existing files, and managing graduate students to also create and clean files 
• Create and oversee the processes of documenting existing and new data files 
• Track and facilitate data transfers from TDOE to the organization and from the organization to TDOE 
• Manage troubleshooting of data issues as required
• Maintain open communication between TERA and partners within and outside Vanderbilt. 
• Open contact as needed with principal investigator, collaborating faculty and staff, academic departments and schools, and key university offices 
• Open contact as needed with the Tennessee Department of Education, sponsoring agencies and/or cooperating facilities, collaborating professionals, and vendors 
• Support with research project management as needed 

Supervisory Relationships 

 This position does not have supervisory responsibility; this position reports administratively and functionally to the Executive Director. 

 Qualifications 

Bachelor’s of Information Systems, Data Science, Policy, Education, or related field is required

Prior experience in data management roles, such as data analyst, database administrator, or related positions is preferred.

Hands-on experience with data governance and data quality initiatives is also preferred. 

*A data assessment task will be administered before final interviews. Details regarding the task will be provided to those applicants who move to the final stage of the recruitment process. 

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education. 

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.