Job Summary/Basic Function
About the Role:

The Office of Data, Analytics, Reporting, and Analysis (DARpA) at Lamar University seeks a Data Management Officer (DMO). The DMO will demonstrate superior communication skill, and the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders in service of creating, implementing, and maintaining a data governance program for the university.
The DMO acts as the subject matter expert for data governance for the university, leading policy design, professional development initiatives, and building conceptual frameworks for use across all institutional data systems. They will be expected to be the change agent for data governance on campus—to facilitate user adoption of related processes, procedures, and controls.
The DMO will work closely with university executives to set direction and data priorities. They will facilitate activities for the Data Governance Committee—setting agendas, organizing concepts and topics for committee discussion, and designing projects for working groups. They will create documentation as well a design and implement professional development opportunities for all Lamar employees to help foster a data-driven culture.
The DMO will be expected to remain current on all federal, state, and accrediting bodies compliance requirements as related to data governance. They will also conduct regular assessments of data systems for both maturity and quality. This is a cross functional position that will work with IT, data owners (across all pillars of university data), and executive leadership.

Position Duties:

Manage the Data Governance Committee’s schedule, activities, and projects
Develop and implement processes, procedures, and controls for data management across a variety of systems.
Create data governance professional development for all Lamar employees
Develop formal data governance policies.
Conduct periodic data governance maturity assessments.
Conducts periodic data quality checks across all data systems
Act as Lamar’s liaison to the Texas Dept. of Information Resources
Facilitate system of issue management for data governance related problems

Who We Are:

Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.
Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.
Benefits:

Health, dental & vision insurance
Life insurance
State of Texas Retirement plans
Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.
Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar University
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (Data Science, Computer Science, Information systems, etc.)
An understanding of Data management principles and/or experience in successfully implementing data governance or other related policy programs. Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
EEO Statement
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference Statement
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree (Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, etc.)
Extensive knowledge of data governance processes and structure as well as a proven track record of implementing data governance policies in higher education or industry
Security Sensitive Statement
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.