Fordham University
Executive Director, Data Governance and Data Strategy
Fordham University, New York, New York, us, 10261
Executive Director, Data Governance and Data Strategy
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About Fordham Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
Position Details Title:
Executive Director, Data Governance and Data Strategy
Number: A10960
FLSA: Exempt
Scheduled Hours per Week: 35
Department: DevOps - Planning
Campus: Rose Hill, Lincoln Center
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Hyperlink to Hybrid Policy can be found at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy)
Benefits: The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Start Date: ASAP
Salary Range: $160,000 - $210,000 (starting)
Union: No
Position Summary Reporting to the Associate VP of DevOps, the Executive Director of Data Governance and Strategy serves as the university’s senior leader responsible for shaping and executing a forward‑looking data strategy that enables institutional excellence, informed decision‑making, and innovation across academic and administrative domains. This role aligns the university’s data platform and governance initiatives to ensure data is accessible, actionable, scalable, secure, and strategically aligned with institutional priorities. The Executive Director collaborates across colleges, departments, and leadership levels to leverage data as a transformative asset that advances teaching, research, and operational effectiveness. As a trusted advisor and thought leader, the Executive Director oversees all aspects of data governance, architecture, analytics, and data integrations while leading the transition toward a cloud‑first or hybrid data architecture. The Executive Director fosters a data‑driven culture and establishes a sustainable framework for the ethical, innovative, and compliant use of information resources.
Essential Functions
Develop and implement a comprehensive university‑wide data strategy that supports institutional goals in research, teaching, student success, and operational excellence.
Partner with senior academic, administrative, and technology leaders to align data initiatives with the university’s mission and strategic plan; serve as a strategic partner and advisor to deans, vice presidents, and department heads on data strategy, analytics, and governance.
Establish and articulate the vision for the next‑generation enterprise data platform, ensuring it supports advanced analytics, AI/ML, and real‑time insights.
Drive innovation through the integration of ML and generative AI within the university’s data ecosystem.
Design and oversee a robust data governance framework that ensures quality, consistency, and compliance across all university data assets; implement clear policies for data access, lineage, metadata management, and security in alignment with regulatory and ethical standards; create and manage a multi‑year roadmap for implementing the university’s data strategy, including measurable milestones and key performance indicators.
Promote data stewardship practices that balance accessibility with privacy, fostering trust across the academic and administrative community.
Lead the modernization and migration of legacy systems to cloud‑native or hybrid data architectures, enabling scalability and performance.
Oversee the design and management of enterprise data warehouses and data lakes, supporting both structured and unstructured data.
Management Responsibilities Provides strategic leadership and supervises others who supervise. Responsible for hiring, training, developing, managing performance, administering corrective action, making compensation decisions, and managing strategic views at a high level.
Additional Functions
Collaborate with Information Security, IT Infrastructure, and Research Computing teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud and on‑premises solutions.
Foster a collaborative culture that emphasizes transparency, shared accountability, and data‑informed decision‑making.
Build capacity across the university by mentoring teams, championing best practices, and nurturing a community of data and analytics professionals.
Oversee data integration solutions that enable cross‑functional analytics, business intelligence, and institutional research.
Ensure continuous improvement through benchmarking, performance monitoring, and the adoption of emerging data technologies.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in data science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience leading enterprise data strategy and governance in a complex university or similarly structured organization.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated success in developing and implementing large‑scale data platforms and enterprise data warehouse solutions.
Deep understanding of data governance frameworks, compliance standards (FERPA, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.), and data ethics.
Proven experience integrating analytics and predictive modeling into institutional decision‑making and operations.
Expertise in cloud‑native database platforms (e.g., AWS Redshift, Snowflake, Azure Synapse), relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server), and NoSQL databases.
Visionary and pragmatic leader who can bridge strategy with execution.
Exceptional communicator, capable of translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in data science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Familiarity with data modeling, API‑based integration, and scalable architecture design.
Proficiency in metadata management, data lineage tools, and modern analytics environments.
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and build strong cross‑functional relationships.
Commitment to advancing data literacy, equity, and ethical innovation within the academic community.
Salary and Union Status Minimum starting salary: $160,000. Maximum starting salary: $210,000. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Union position? No
Posting Number: A975P. Vacancy Count: 1. Posting Date: 11/03/2025. Start Date: ASAP.
EEO Statement Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Executive Director, Data Governance and Data Strategy
role at
Fordham University .
About Fordham Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
Position Details Title:
Executive Director, Data Governance and Data Strategy
Number: A10960
FLSA: Exempt
Scheduled Hours per Week: 35
Department: DevOps - Planning
Campus: Rose Hill, Lincoln Center
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Hyperlink to Hybrid Policy can be found at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy)
Benefits: The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Start Date: ASAP
Salary Range: $160,000 - $210,000 (starting)
Union: No
Position Summary Reporting to the Associate VP of DevOps, the Executive Director of Data Governance and Strategy serves as the university’s senior leader responsible for shaping and executing a forward‑looking data strategy that enables institutional excellence, informed decision‑making, and innovation across academic and administrative domains. This role aligns the university’s data platform and governance initiatives to ensure data is accessible, actionable, scalable, secure, and strategically aligned with institutional priorities. The Executive Director collaborates across colleges, departments, and leadership levels to leverage data as a transformative asset that advances teaching, research, and operational effectiveness. As a trusted advisor and thought leader, the Executive Director oversees all aspects of data governance, architecture, analytics, and data integrations while leading the transition toward a cloud‑first or hybrid data architecture. The Executive Director fosters a data‑driven culture and establishes a sustainable framework for the ethical, innovative, and compliant use of information resources.
Essential Functions
Develop and implement a comprehensive university‑wide data strategy that supports institutional goals in research, teaching, student success, and operational excellence.
Partner with senior academic, administrative, and technology leaders to align data initiatives with the university’s mission and strategic plan; serve as a strategic partner and advisor to deans, vice presidents, and department heads on data strategy, analytics, and governance.
Establish and articulate the vision for the next‑generation enterprise data platform, ensuring it supports advanced analytics, AI/ML, and real‑time insights.
Drive innovation through the integration of ML and generative AI within the university’s data ecosystem.
Design and oversee a robust data governance framework that ensures quality, consistency, and compliance across all university data assets; implement clear policies for data access, lineage, metadata management, and security in alignment with regulatory and ethical standards; create and manage a multi‑year roadmap for implementing the university’s data strategy, including measurable milestones and key performance indicators.
Promote data stewardship practices that balance accessibility with privacy, fostering trust across the academic and administrative community.
Lead the modernization and migration of legacy systems to cloud‑native or hybrid data architectures, enabling scalability and performance.
Oversee the design and management of enterprise data warehouses and data lakes, supporting both structured and unstructured data.
Management Responsibilities Provides strategic leadership and supervises others who supervise. Responsible for hiring, training, developing, managing performance, administering corrective action, making compensation decisions, and managing strategic views at a high level.
Additional Functions
Collaborate with Information Security, IT Infrastructure, and Research Computing teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud and on‑premises solutions.
Foster a collaborative culture that emphasizes transparency, shared accountability, and data‑informed decision‑making.
Build capacity across the university by mentoring teams, championing best practices, and nurturing a community of data and analytics professionals.
Oversee data integration solutions that enable cross‑functional analytics, business intelligence, and institutional research.
Ensure continuous improvement through benchmarking, performance monitoring, and the adoption of emerging data technologies.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in data science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience leading enterprise data strategy and governance in a complex university or similarly structured organization.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated success in developing and implementing large‑scale data platforms and enterprise data warehouse solutions.
Deep understanding of data governance frameworks, compliance standards (FERPA, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.), and data ethics.
Proven experience integrating analytics and predictive modeling into institutional decision‑making and operations.
Expertise in cloud‑native database platforms (e.g., AWS Redshift, Snowflake, Azure Synapse), relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server), and NoSQL databases.
Visionary and pragmatic leader who can bridge strategy with execution.
Exceptional communicator, capable of translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in data science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Familiarity with data modeling, API‑based integration, and scalable architecture design.
Proficiency in metadata management, data lineage tools, and modern analytics environments.
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and build strong cross‑functional relationships.
Commitment to advancing data literacy, equity, and ethical innovation within the academic community.
Salary and Union Status Minimum starting salary: $160,000. Maximum starting salary: $210,000. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Union position? No
Posting Number: A975P. Vacancy Count: 1. Posting Date: 11/03/2025. Start Date: ASAP.
EEO Statement Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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