Data Governance Coordinator - Must Have A NM Residence

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for a Data Governance Coordinator to join our UNM Health System team. This opportunity is a full-time day shift opening located in New Mexico. This opportunity is a REMOTE, full-time, day shift opening located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

*This is a work from home position that requires the selected candidate to have a permanent address and live in New Mexico or be willing to relocate to New Mexico

Minimum $44,604 - Midpoint $55,766*

*Salary is determined based on years of total relevant experience.

*Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.

Summary

• The Data Governance Coordinator supports the Health System data governance program by• coordinating governance activities, maintaining governance tools and documentation, and facilitating• communication across clinical, operational, and administrative domains. This role ensures• governance processes operate efficiently and consistently across departments, supporting data• quality, regulatory compliance, stewardship engagement, and enterprise reporting integrity. The• Data Governance Coordinator partners closely with Data Governance leadership, data stewards,• analytics teams, IT, compliance, and operational leaders to advance data quality, governance• maturity, and sustain standardized data practices.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma required.

Experience:• Five (5) years of experience in analytics support, program coordination, or related field.• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that exceeds the minimum education requirement may be substituted for general experience on a year-for-year basis.

Verification of education and licensure (if applicable) will be required if selected for hire.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Coordinate enterprise data governance meetings, councils, and stewardship forums; maintain• governance charters, policies, standards, data definitions, and documentation repositories;• track action items, issues, and decisions from governance committees; support governance• roadmap tracking and maturity initiatives; assist with intake and routing of data-related issues• and requests.• 2. Coordinate support and maintenance of data governance tools including data platforms,• dashboards, glossary, metadata management, and issue tracking systems; ensure accurate• documentation of data definitions, ownership, lineage, and stewardship assignments; support• updates to enterprise data policies and standards.• 3. Develops and maintains reports and dashboards to support operational decision making and• performance improvement initiatives; monitor and report on governance program metrics,• adoption, and participation; ensures accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all required• reports and documentation.• 4. Partners with designated data stewards across clinical, revenue cycle, finance, human• resources, and operational domains; facilitate stewardship engagement and accountability• tracking; support stewardship training and communication initiatives; monitor stewardship• workflows and escalate unresolved issues as appropriate.• 5. Assists in tracking data quality metrics and remediation efforts; coordinate documentation to• support regulatory requirements; support audit readiness by maintaining governance records• and documentation; collaborate with compliance, privacy, and information security teams to• align governance processes.• 6. Develop and distribute governance communications, updates, and educational materials;• maintain governance intranet site or collaboration platform content; support awareness and• adoption of governance policies and standards; coordinate cross-functional collaboration• between analytics, information technology, and business stakeholders.• 7. Assists in monitoring program operational expenses and supports budget forecasting;• recommends adjustments to optimize use of resources; ensures compliance with departmental• and organizational financial policies.• 8. Provides administrative and project support to Data Governance leadership as needed.• 9. Supports and creates a culture of service excellence, teamwork, and accountability in• alignment with ASPIRE values.

Why Join UNM Medical Group, Inc.?

Since our creation in 2007, our dynamic organization has continued to grow and form strong partnerships within the UNM Health system. Modern Healthcare recognizes UNMMG in their Best Places to Work recognition for 2025. We ASPIRE to incorporate the following values into all aspects of our culture and work: we always demonstrate an Attitude of Service with Positivity, Integrity and Respect as we strive for Excellence. We are dedicated to embracing and promoting diversity while fostering well-being across New Mexico through cultural humility and respect for everyone.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: UNMMG provides a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Insurance Coverage: Includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Additional Perks: Offers tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and a 403b retirement plan for eligible employees.

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