Data Steward

Data Steward

Data Strategy

Full-time, Exempt Regular, Pay Grade 2.3

Location: Hybrid (Onsite presence in Adelphi, MD at minimum once a month)

The Data Steward plays a critical role in ensuring the quality, integrity, security, and usability of institutional data assets. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Master Data Management, this role partners with data owners, business stakeholders, and technical teams to define data standards, maintain metadata, monitor data quality, and support compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements. The Data Steward supports FAIR data principles—ensuring information is Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable—and contributes to the operationalization of data governance across the institution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Data Quality Management — Monitor and maintain quality standards for assigned data domains to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

• Data Governance Implementation — Apply and enforce governance policies, procedures, and controls to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance.

• Data Documentation & Metadata Management — Maintain comprehensive data definitions, lineage, and metadata to enhance data discoverability and understanding.

• Data Security & Compliance Support — Collaborate with IT security, legal, and compliance teams to ensure adherence to privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and FERPA.

• Data Analysis, Reporting & Stewardship — Analyze data to identify trends and anomalies, provide insights, and communicate key metrics through dashboards and reports.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Data Literacy — Partner with business units to address data issues, understand needs, and promote data-driven decision-making.

• Data Catalog & MDM Support — Maintain authoritative data definitions and stewardship workflows in platforms such as Microsoft Purview and Profisee; participate in the MDM Working Group.

Competencies:

• Data Governance & Stewardship

• Analytical Thinking

• Communication & Collaboration

• Attention to Detail

• Problem Solving & Decision-Making

• Compliance & Risk Awareness

Skills

• Data quality monitoring and remediation methodologies

• Metadata management and data lineage documentation

• Master Data Management (MDM) platform administration (e.g., Purview, Profisee)

• Data analysis and dashboard/report creation

• Understanding of data security controls and privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, FERPA)

• Cross-functional communication and facilitation

• Working knowledge of cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Databricks

Education & Experience Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Science and Technology, Library and Information Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.

Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in data management, governance, analytics, or a related field

• Experience with Master Data Management or data governance programs

• Familiarity with stewardship workflows, data lifecycle management, and data quality concepts

• Experience with metadata or data catalog tools such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Atlan, or Informatica

Certifications:

• Data governance or data management certifications such as CDMP or DAMA-related training

Preferred Experience Requirements:

Experience:

• Experience in higher education or other regulated, data-intensive environments

• Familiarity with PeopleSoft, Workday, Salesforce, or D2L

• Experience with FAIR principles, reference data management, and semantic metadata

• Experience operating in Agile environments

Certifications:

• Additional data governance, analytics, or cloud-related certifications (if applicable)

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC’s Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email atemployee-accommodations@umgc.edu.

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 16 paid holidays (17 during general election years). For part-time employees, time off rates will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.

• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance. Part-time employees working less than 0.5 FTE are not eligible for LTD.

• Flexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses.

• Retirement Plans: Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).

• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.

• Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Regular Exempt Staff. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service. NOTE: For part-time employees (at least 50 percent of the time), tuition remission benefits are prorated.

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