Senior Analyst, Data Governance

University Of Illinois Foundation

Job Location:

Champaign, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 91000 - 106000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATIONhas an immediate opening for aSenior Analyst Data Governance

The University of Illinois Foundation (Foundation) is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving organization of the University of Illinois (University). It works closely with alumni and friends faculty and staff corporations and foundations as well as campus development professionals to create fundraising programs and opportunities that benefit the University.

The Data Governance Senior Analyst is a key role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution in support of the Foundations data governance strategy. This position requires technical knowledge of data and analytics business process and communication skills to ensure data governance initiatives are effectively scoped implemented and adopted across the organization.

The Senior Analyst will work closely with internal and external teams including data stewards IT professionals and leadershipto gather and translate requirements support configuration of Data Governance tools and external data integration and promote best practices in data governance operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as a liaison between business and technical teams leading discussions to gather define and document data governance requirements from stakeholders across the organization.
Leverage deep understanding of both business processes and data governance tools to translate functional needs into effective technical solutions.
Collaborate closely with data governance leadership including Director Managers and Analysts to support the development and execution of governance initiatives.
Support implementation and configuration of Purview features including data cataloging lineage workflows and policy enforcement ensuring alignment with business needs.
Analyze existing data governance processes to identify gaps recommend improvements and contribute to the development of scalable governance frameworks and standards.
Facilitate Data Governance committee meetings capture decisions made and communicate to all stakeholders. Ability to influence as a technical expert in data governance products.
Ensure stakeholder alignment and engagement by effectively communicating progress collecting feedback and facilitating training or onboarding sessions related to data governance tools and practices.
Provide mentorship training and technical guidance to junior-level team members including interns.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in information systems Business Administration Computer Science or a related field.
5 years of experience in business analysis data governance or enterprise data management roles.
Hands-on experience with data governance platforms particularly Microsoft Purview or a similar tool.
Strong understanding of business process modeling and requirements gathering techniques.
Excellent communication facilitation and documentation skills.
Proven ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams.
Technical ability in writing SQL code and Python scripts is required.

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

Experience in higher education nonprofit or foundation environments.
Experience working with CRM systems and Microsoft Fabric
Familiarity with data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK or similar.
Understanding of data privacy and regulatory requirements (e.g. FERPA GDPR HIPAA).
Ability to build reports and dashboards for diverse stakeholders.

Application Deadline: November 23 2025

The starting salary range for this position is projected to be $91000 - $106000 per year. While our job postings include salary ranges your compensation will be based on your specific experience and qualificationswere not limited by these posted ranges.

Youll be inspired daily in our state-of-the-art environmentally conscious workspace - a stunning LEED-certified building featuring contemporary amenities including an on-site wellness center and café with healthy dining options. We encourage work-life balance through our hybrid schedule for many positions combining in-office collaboration with up to 2 days of remote work flexibility.

Your comprehensive benefits package includes medical vision and dental coverage company paid life insurance generous vacation time including 24 days annually and more. Generous pension benefits are also included. We invest in your present and future wellbeing providing the support you need to succeed.

Application Process: For full consideration for the role all candidates must complete an online application and include a cover letter and resume. Candidates may create a profile through . For further information regarding application procedures contact Foundation Human Resources at

THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATIONhas an immediate opening for aSenior Analyst Data GovernanceThe University of Illinois Foundation (Foundation) is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving organization of the University of Illinois (University). It works closely with alumni and friends fac...