Data Steward

University of Maryland Global Campus•Adelphi, MD

1d•$80,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.

Benefits

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).
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.
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.
Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Regular Exempt Staff. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service.

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