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Inside Higher Ed Position Summary
The Enterprise Data Architect is an experienced and forward-thinking position designed to implement institutional data architecture. This role will be central to organizing our campus-wide data ecosystem and preparing the College for an enterprise data repository such as a data warehouse or data lake. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in designing scalable data systems, enabling cross-functional data access, and supporting analytics and decision-making across the institution. Assess current state of data across departments and systems (e.g., Banner, Workday, Canvas, Salesforce) Design and document enterprise data architecture, including target state diagrams, data flows, and integration models Develop strategies for implementing a data warehouse, data lake, or hybrid model based on institutional needs Define and promote data standards, metadata management, and governance principles Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, Institutional Research, Enrollment, Finance, and Academic Affairs to understand reporting and analytics needs Partner with vendors or consultants as needed to evaluate and deploy data infrastructure platforms Work closely with data engineers, analysts, and business units to ensure alignment with architecture Develop data security and privacy strategies aligned with FERPA and institutional policy
Position Title
Enterprise Data Architect
Position Summary
The Enterprise Data Architect is an experienced and forward-thinking position designed to implement institutional data architecture. This role will be central to organizing our campus-wide data ecosystem and preparing the College for an enterprise data repository such as a data warehouse or data lake. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in designing scalable data systems, enabling cross-functional data access, and supporting analytics and decision-making across the institution.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Assess current state of data across departments and systems (e.g., Banner, Workday, Canvas, Salesforce) Design and document enterprise data architecture, including target state diagrams, data flows, and integration models Develop strategies for implementing a data warehouse, data lake, or hybrid model based on institutional needs Define and promote data standards, metadata management, and governance principles Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, Institutional Research, Enrollment, Finance, and Academic Affairs to understand reporting and analytics needs Partner with vendors or consultants as needed to evaluate and deploy data infrastructure platforms Work closely with data engineers, analysts, and business units to ensure alignment with architecture Develop data security and privacy strategies aligned with FERPA and institutional policy
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field is required 7+ years of experience in data architecture, enterprise data modeling, or a related field Deep understanding of data architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, DAMA-DMBOK) Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse, Snowflake) Familiarity with Ellucian Banner, Workday, or similar ERP/SIS systems Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform intermediate skills using the Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field. Experience with ETL/ELT processes and tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, dbt, Fivetran) Understanding of data governance platforms (e.g., Collibra, Alation) Knowledge of data security and compliance (FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR) Experience in higher education strongly preferred
Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions
N/A
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: walk, talk, walk, hear, sit, use hands to operate computers, other office equipment, and to move items. The employee is frequently required to: stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to: stoop, bend, and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
Shift
Days
% Travel Required:
1% - 25%
Full Time/Part Time
Full-time
Work Location/Schedule::
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
Flsa
Exempt
Number Of Vacancies
1
Posting Number
SC0795P
Posting Open Date
06/11/2025
Open Until Filled
No
EEO Statement
Spelman College is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free campus.
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Enterprise Data Architect
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Inside Higher Ed 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Enterprise Data Architect
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Inside Higher Ed Position Summary
The Enterprise Data Architect is an experienced and forward-thinking position designed to implement institutional data architecture. This role will be central to organizing our campus-wide data ecosystem and preparing the College for an enterprise data repository such as a data warehouse or data lake. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in designing scalable data systems, enabling cross-functional data access, and supporting analytics and decision-making across the institution. Assess current state of data across departments and systems (e.g., Banner, Workday, Canvas, Salesforce) Design and document enterprise data architecture, including target state diagrams, data flows, and integration models Develop strategies for implementing a data warehouse, data lake, or hybrid model based on institutional needs Define and promote data standards, metadata management, and governance principles Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, Institutional Research, Enrollment, Finance, and Academic Affairs to understand reporting and analytics needs Partner with vendors or consultants as needed to evaluate and deploy data infrastructure platforms Work closely with data engineers, analysts, and business units to ensure alignment with architecture Develop data security and privacy strategies aligned with FERPA and institutional policy
Position Title
Enterprise Data Architect
Position Summary
The Enterprise Data Architect is an experienced and forward-thinking position designed to implement institutional data architecture. This role will be central to organizing our campus-wide data ecosystem and preparing the College for an enterprise data repository such as a data warehouse or data lake. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in designing scalable data systems, enabling cross-functional data access, and supporting analytics and decision-making across the institution.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Assess current state of data across departments and systems (e.g., Banner, Workday, Canvas, Salesforce) Design and document enterprise data architecture, including target state diagrams, data flows, and integration models Develop strategies for implementing a data warehouse, data lake, or hybrid model based on institutional needs Define and promote data standards, metadata management, and governance principles Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, Institutional Research, Enrollment, Finance, and Academic Affairs to understand reporting and analytics needs Partner with vendors or consultants as needed to evaluate and deploy data infrastructure platforms Work closely with data engineers, analysts, and business units to ensure alignment with architecture Develop data security and privacy strategies aligned with FERPA and institutional policy
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field is required 7+ years of experience in data architecture, enterprise data modeling, or a related field Deep understanding of data architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, DAMA-DMBOK) Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse, Snowflake) Familiarity with Ellucian Banner, Workday, or similar ERP/SIS systems Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform intermediate skills using the Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field. Experience with ETL/ELT processes and tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, dbt, Fivetran) Understanding of data governance platforms (e.g., Collibra, Alation) Knowledge of data security and compliance (FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR) Experience in higher education strongly preferred
Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions
N/A
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: walk, talk, walk, hear, sit, use hands to operate computers, other office equipment, and to move items. The employee is frequently required to: stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to: stoop, bend, and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
Shift
Days
% Travel Required:
1% - 25%
Full Time/Part Time
Full-time
Work Location/Schedule::
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
Flsa
Exempt
Number Of Vacancies
1
Posting Number
SC0795P
Posting Open Date
06/11/2025
Open Until Filled
No
EEO Statement
Spelman College is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free campus.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
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