Head of Data Governance and Data Management

Welcome to Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC)!
At Atlanta Metropolitan State College, we are committed to creating a vibrant, growth-oriented community where innovation thrives, collaboration is celebrated, and contributions are valued. As a proud member of the University System of Georgia (USG) and fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), AMSC is a dynamic institution dedicated to transforming lives.
AMSC embraces core values, Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Belonging, and Public Service, that guide our culture and work. Just ten minutes from downtown Atlanta and fifteen minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, our campus is an ideal destination for those ready to make a meaningful impact.
The Chief Data Officer (CDO) serves as the College¿s senior leader for institution ¿ wide data strategy, governance, reporting, and analytics. Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Student Success, the CDO provides comprehensive oversight of AMSC¿s data environment and ensures that accurate, secure, and actionable information is available to support academic excellence, student success, accreditation, planning, compliance, and operational decision ¿ making.

This role serves all divisions and departments across the College, functioning as the central hub for data management, integration, reporting, and analysis. The CDO leads the development of a data ¿ driven culture by ensuring high ¿ quality data practices, maintaining the College¿s data warehouse, and providing training that strengthens institutional capacity for data interpretation and use.

Campus ¿ Wide Data Management & Reporting

• Data Request Extraction ¿ Develop method for disseminating requested data from divisions, departments, and administrative units in such a way for the data to be actionable, timely, and impactful for identified institutional goals.
• Academic Reporting ¿ Periodically provide academic data, including pass rate/DFW analyses and academic jeopardy reports.
• Strategic Planning Data ¿ Collect, store, and prepare data supporting institutional strategic planning, assessment, and accreditation.
• External Reporting ¿ Assist with data submissions to IPEDS, SACSCOC, the National Student Clearinghouse, and other agencies.

Learning Outcomes Data ¿ Manage, prepare, and distribute learning outcomes data at the course, IMPACTS, and program levels.
Ad ¿ Hoc Reporting ¿ Produce advising, faculty, administrative, non ¿ academic , and campus ¿ wide ad ¿ hoc reports.
Grant Data Support ¿ Extract and prepare data for grant applications, renewals, and compliance reporting.
Data Infrastructure & Systems Oversight

• Data Warehouse Management ¿ Oversee, maintain, and enhance the College¿s enterprise data warehouse.
• System Documentation ¿ Write, update, and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and reporting structures.
• SQL & Coding Functions ¿ Perform SQL queries, coding, testing, and troubleshooting within database systems.
• Systems Operations Records ¿ Maintain records related to data systems operations and performance.
• Data Integration ¿ Ensure seamless integration of data across platforms, systems, and reporting environments.

Data Governance, Security & Compliance

• User Needs Analysis ¿ Analyze user needs, gather statistics, and develop recommendations for improved data processes and reporting.
• User Consultation ¿ Work with users to understand reporting modifications, data structures, input/output requirements, and internal controls.
• Data Security Audits ¿ Audit systems for data security, integrity, and compliance with enterprise risk management standards.
• Data Quality Assurance ¿ Implement and monitor data validation, accuracy checks, and quality controls.

Analytics, Dashboards & Training

• Dashboard Development ¿ Assist with creating, maintaining, and publishing dashboards using Power BI and other analytics tools.
• Campus ¿ Wide Training ¿ Provide training on data interpretation, analysis, and effective use of institutional data resources.
• Decision ¿ Support Analytics ¿ Deliver insights and recommendations that support academic and administrative decision ¿ making .

Demonstrated experience with SQL, database systems, and data warehouse management.

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research, data analytics, or enterprise data management.
• Experience producing complex reports for accreditation, compliance, and academic assessment

Master¿s degree in Data Science , Information Systems, Higher Education Administration, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field .

• Familiarity with IPEDS, SACSCOC, and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience with Power BI or similar dashboarding tools.
• Knowledge of student information systems (e.g., Banner, Colleague, PeopleSoft)

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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .
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Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job functions.
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