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Chief Data and Governance Strategist (University Dean) **POSITION DETAILS** The City University of New York's (CUNY) Office of Applied Research, Evaluation, and Data Analytics (OAREDA) seeks a Chief Data and Governance Strategist (CDGS) to provide strategic leadership for the University's enterprise data strategy, governance, analytics, institutional research, assessment, and responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI). The position supports institutional effectiveness, student success, planning, evaluation, and evidence-based decision-making through trusted data, modern architecture, and actionable analytics. Reporting to the Senior University Dean of OAREDA, the CDGS will oversee a portfolio of enterprise data products, including a centralized student support program data warehouse, and guide the development of data resources that transform complex institutional information into meaningful insights for Central Office and campus leaders. As a senior advisor to executive leadership, the CDGS will provide strategic guidance on institutional data, analytics, governance, assessment, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies in support of University priorities. The role combines strategic vision with executive leadership of a team of professionals to advance data governance, strengthen institutional research and assessment capabilities, maintain and improve data infrastructure, develop and integrate new data resources, optimize data processes, expand analytics capabilities, support responsible AI adoption, and foster a culture of evidence-based decision-making across the University. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: **Strategy and Governance** + Lead the implementation of CUNY's multi-year enterprise data strategy and guide its ongoing refinement in alignment with evolving academic, operational, and strategic priorities. + Serve as a strategic advisor to Central Office and campus leadership on institutional data, analytics, governance, assessment, institutional effectiveness, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. + Champion the integration of analytics into institutional planning, assessment, program evaluation, and decision-making. + Advance enterprise data governance practices that promote data quality, stewardship, accountability, transparency, accessibility, privacy, security, and responsible use of institutional data. + Maintain, refine, and advance policies, standards, governance frameworks, and best practices that support effective and consistent data management across the University. + Ensure compliance with applicable privacy, security, regulatory, and institutional requirements governing student and institutional data. + Expand and enhance the use of quantitative, qualitative, and unstructured data to improve student success, institutional effectiveness, and organizational performance. + Lead vendor management and procurement activities related to data management, analytics, and AI solutions, including defining requirements, assessing risks, evaluating proposals, and ensuring measurable value through pilots, proofs of concept, and contractual partnerships. + Monitor developments in higher education, analytics, data governance, and emerging technologies and recommend strategic investments, upgrades, and process improvements. + Lead the implementation of OAREDA's established AI vision and roadmap for institutional analytics and decision support and refine the roadmap as emerging technologies and organizational needs warrant. **Institutional Research, Assessment, and Analytics** + Provide leadership and direction for institutional research, assessment, program evaluation, and performance measurement initiatives across the University. + Support the development of analytical frameworks, outcome measures, and reporting tools that inform strategic planning, institutional effectiveness, and accountability efforts. + Collaborate with University stakeholders to evaluate outcomes, identify trends, measure performance, and support evidence-based policy development. + Oversee the development, integration, and optimization of enterprise data systems, including ETL pipelines, data warehouses, reporting environments, and visualization platforms. + Plan and lead the expansion of reporting data resources from Student Information Systems, Learning Management Systems, student success technologies, and other institutional data sources. + Ensure the reliability, accuracy, integrity, documentation, and accessibility of institutional data resources. + Guide the development of dashboards, scorecards, and interactive reporting tools that support performance monitoring, assessment, strategic planning, and operational effectiveness. + Direct the design and implementation of AI-ready and LLM-ready data architecture that enables secure, reliable, and governed access to institutional data. **Responsible AI and Data Innovation** + Support the responsible adoption of AI technologies to improve operational efficiency, analytics capabilities, assessment activities, and decision support. + Oversee and steward the continuous improvement of OAREDA's established framework for AI-enabled tools and analytics, including guidance, training, quality assurance standards, and human-in-the-loop review processes. + Evaluate emerging technologies and innovative approaches that enhance institutional research, assessment, analytics, and reporting capabilities. **Team Development and Leadership** + Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of data, analytics, research, and assessment professionals. + Maintain and enhance onboarding, training, and professional development programs that strengthen technical, analytical, and leadership capabilities. + Ensure team resources and expertise remain aligned with strategic institutional priorities and evolving organizational needs. Foster collaboration, innovation, professional growth, and continuous improvement within OAREDA. + Advance data literacy, AI literacy, analytical capacity, and communication skills among staff and key stakeholders across the University. **Cross-Functional Collaboration and University Engagement** + Partner with campus and Central Office leaders to identify data, research, assessment, and analytics needs and deliver actionable insights that support strategic priorities. + Oversee the continued development, governance, and adoption of shared institutional data assets and centralized repositories. + Collaborate with academic, administrative, and technical stakeholders to advance data-informed decision-making and institutional effectiveness across the University. + Represent OAREDA and the University on committees, governance bodies, working groups, professional organizations, and strategic initiatives related to institutional research, assessment, analytics, data governance, artificial intelligence, and higher education innovation. + Promote collaboration and shared practices among campuses and Central Office units to strengthen institutional data capabilities and analytical maturity. **NOTE:** Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. **QUALIFICATIONS** Minimum: This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. Preferred: + Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Data Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Public Administration, Higher Education, or a related field. + At least five years of experience leading enterprise data, analytics, institutional research, assessment, or information management initiatives. + Demonstrated experience developing and implementing data governance frameworks and institutional data strategies. + Experience managing complex data systems, analytics environments, reporting tools, or data visualization platforms. + Proficiency with SQL, Tableau, Oracle-based systems, or comparable data management and visualization tools. + Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for executive and non-technical audiences. + Strong organizational, project management, personnel management, and communication skills. + Experience evaluating, implementing, or governing innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence solutions. + Experience working in higher education, the public sector, or another large, complex, decentralized organization. **CUNY TITLE** University Dean **COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS** The salary range is **$175,000 - $188,000** , commensurate with credentials, education, and experience. CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world. **HOW TO APPLY** For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials meet the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is: https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=32542&PostingSeq=1 Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using their login credentials. After you login, click the Careers tile on the Employee Self Service Menu page to view job openings **CLOSING DATE** September 12, 2026. (Revised) **JOB SEARCH CATEGORY** CUNY Job Posting: Executive **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job ID: 32542 Location: Central Office Job Type: Full-Time Chief Data and Governance Strategist (University Dean) United States USA New York NY New York CUNY