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Assistant Director of Data Strategy - Hybrid

uisystemoffice
Urbana, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2026
  1. Operationalize the system data strategy roadmap by assisting with the translation of the data strategy goals into actionable work plans, timelines, and deliverables.
  2. Manage the day-to-day operations of the federated data governance program, including serving as support to the System Data Governance Council, coordinating committees, facilitating policy and guidelines development (data classification, retention standards, etc.), and identifying avenues to integrate data governance within business processes.
  3. Coordinate and support data strategy programs and initiatives. Current initiatives include: core data model development, data literacy program delivery, and evaluation and implementation of data platforms for capabilities such as metadata, data quality, and business glossaries; developing detailed project plans with timelines and success criteria, including coordinating cross-functional project teams.
  4. Assist with the delivery of a regular systemwide data summit, including planning, execution, post summit follow-up, and continuous improvement opportunities.
  5. Monitor progress and outcomes across all data strategy initiatives by tracking key performance indicators, milestones, and success metrics; develop dashboards and reports to demonstrate program impact; provide regular status reports to the Chief Data and Analytics Officer and system leadership.
  6. Build and maintain productive working relationships with key internal stakeholders and external partners such as vendors and peer universities.
  7. Facilitate collaboration and consensus-building by convening working groups, task forces, and committees to solve problems and develop shared solutions.
  8. Develop and execute communications to inform stakeholders about data strategy initiatives, including newsletters, presentations, website content, and other materials; represent the data strategy team at system meetings.
  9. Assist with the design and implementation of change management activities to build support for data initiatives; assess and address barriers to adoption; gather feedback through listening sessions, surveys, and consultations to understand stakeholder needs.
  10. Support development of governance frameworks, data policies, standards, and procedures in collaboration with university stakeholders; assess governance maturity and develop roadmaps for continuous improvement.
  11. Support budget planning and resource allocation for data strategy initiatives; manage vendor relationships and ensure effective partnerships.
  12. Stay current on higher education data trends, best practices, and innovations; participate in professional development; contribute to system data strategy refinement based on changing priorities and emerging opportunities.
  13. Travel to all universities to meet with stakeholders and collaborate with them to implement the data strategy.
  14. Other duties as assigned.

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