Job Description
Purdue University's Data Governance team is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative Data Governance Analyst to support the development, coordination, and ongoing management of the university's enterprise data governance framework. This role is essential in advancing data stewardship, data quality, and responsible data use across the institution.
Working closely with the Data Governance Lead, the analyst will help manage and document the projects and operations of the Executive Data Council, Purdue's primary data governance body. The role also includes coordinating with a stakeholders across the university to support shared governance goals and ensure alignment on enterprise data initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Governance Structure Support
- Assist the Data Governance Lead in managing the operations and activities of the Executive Data Council
- Coordinate and attend council and committee meetings, ensuring accurate documentation of discussions, decisions, and action items
- Draft meeting agendas, summaries, minutes, and follow-up communications
- Track governance initiatives, timelines, and deliverables to support effective oversight and accountability
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Support efforts to coordinate data stakeholders to advance enterprise data governance goals
- Facilitate communication and alignment across units to ensure consistent understanding of governance expectations, standards, and priorities
- Help monitor progress on shared initiatives and assist in removing barriers to collaboration
Documentation & Reporting
- Develop and maintain documentation related to data governance policies, standards, procedures, and workflows
- Draft outcome reports, project summaries, and other written materials that communicate progress and results of data governance initiatives
- Create clear, accessible materials that help campus stakeholders understand data governance processes and responsibilities
Project & Operational Support
- Assist with data governance projects, including data quality assessments, metadata initiatives, and stewardship activities
- Support cross-functional collaboration with technical teams, business units, and academic partners
- Contribute to continuous improvement of governance processes, tools, and communication practices