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The following statements are intended to describe, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibility levels characteristic of positions assigned to this classification. They should not be viewed as an exhaustive list of the specific duties and prerequisites applicable to individual positions that have been so classified.
Summary
Coordinates and supports data governance activities for the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (HSC). Maintains governance documentation, data definitions, metadata, program records, and governance systems; coordinates meetings and communications; and tracks governance requests, issues, decisions, action items, and program activities. Works with designated data stewards and stakeholders across functional areas to coordinate data governance activities and support data quality, consistency, and adherence to established governance standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinates data governance meetings and activities; maintains charters, standards, data definitions, documentation, decisions, action items, issues, and governance roadmap activities.
Supports the administration and maintenance of data governance technologies, including data catalogs, metadata repositories, business glossaries, dashboards, collaboration tools, and issue tracking systems.
Maintains documentation of data definitions, ownership, metadata, data lineage, stewardship assignments, governance standards, and related program records.
Coordinates the intake, documentation, tracking, and routing of data governance requests and data quality issues to appropriate staff and stakeholders.
Works with designated data stewards across HSC functional areas to coordinate stewardship workflows and support data quality activities, compliance documentation, and audit readiness.
Collects, compiles, organizes, and maintains data governance reports, metrics, and other information used to monitor program activities and progress.
Develops and distributes governance communications, program updates, educational materials, job aids, and other resources; coordinates training and stewardship communications.
Maintains data governance collaboration sites, documentation repositories, and related systems and facilitates information sharing among business, analytics, information technology, and operational stakeholders.
Supports data governance projects and program administration through project tracking, meeting coordination, resource planning, documentation, and other operational activities.
Reviews established governance processes and documentation and recommends modifications to work unit procedures to improve consistency and efficiency.
Maintains knowledge of data governance, metadata management, data quality, data stewardship, privacy, and related practices.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements
High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Knowledge of data governance, data stewardship, data quality, and metadata management concepts and practices.
Skill in coordinating data governance activities, meetings, documentation, and workflows.
Skill in maintaining data definitions, metadata, governance documentation, and records.
Skill in using data governance, database, reporting, collaboration, and issue tracking systems.
Ability to collect, compile, organize, maintain, and report governance information and program metrics.
Ability to identify, document, track, and route data governance and data quality issues in accordance with established procedures.
Ability to coordinate multiple assignments, priorities, action items, and deadlines.
Ability to develop clear documentation, communications, educational materials, and program resources.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with data stewards, technical teams, business users, and other stakeholders.
Strong organizational, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive institutional and health-related information.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Position requires: a) coordination and administrative support of HSC data governance activities and stewardship workflows; b) maintenance and support of data catalogs, metadata repositories, business glossaries, collaboration sites, and related governance systems; c) maintenance of data definitions, metadata, ownership, lineage, stewardship assignments, and governance documentation; d) tracking and routing of governance requests, issues, decisions, action items, and program metrics; e) coordination with designated data stewards and stakeholders across functional areas; and f) support of governance communications, training, projects, and program administration.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
No or very limited physical effort required.
Work may be performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
The University of New Mexico provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.
