University of Florida

Assistant Director, Data Management

University of Florida$90K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a relevant field or a bachelor's degree with significant experience.
  • 2-4 years of relevant experience in data management or analytics depending on degree.
  • Experience with financial data and strategic decision-making is preferred.
  • Experience in a higher education setting, specifically University of Florida systems, is a plus.
  • Demonstrated technical acumen with data analytics tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical oversight of the CFO Intelligence & Analytics Suite.
  • Lead and manage data initiatives for reporting and analytics within the CFO Division.
  • Design and implement data solutions including dashboards and visualizations.
  • Collaborate with CFO leadership to deliver data-driven solutions for business challenges.
  • Develop policies for data accuracy and governance.
  • Build relationships with data owners and support analytics projects across campus.
  • Support campus stakeholders in adopting CIA Suite tools through training and resources.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment within the CFO Division.
  • Opportunity to work on significant data-related initiatives.
  • Engagement in special projects that influence strategic decisions.
  • Training and development opportunities to enhance data literacy.
  • Exposure to AI tools and latest analytics methodologies.
Full Job Description
Assistant Director, Data Management

Job no: 536891
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance, Executive/Director/Management
Department:21010000 - CFO-VP OFFICE

Classification Title:AST DIR, Data Management

Classification Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience.

Job Description:
Technical Expertise and Analytics

  • Provide technical oversight and strategic management of the CFO Intelligence & Analytics (CIA) Suite.
  • Lead data initiatives related to management, analytics, and reporting within the CFO Division.
  • Oversee the design and implementation of data solutions, including reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support financial planning, decision-making, and business intelligence.
  • Collaborate with CFO leadership to identify data needs and deliver data-driven solutions to address business challenges.
  • Identify alignment opportunities to leverage existing resources and determine when new solutions are required.
  • Evaluate and enable the use of AI tools when appropriate.
  • Ensure the technical performance and reliability of CIA Suite tools and outputs.
  • Maintain business continuity of the CIA Suite during the Workday implementation and other large-scale transformation projects.


Data Governance and Strategy

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for data accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
  • Own and manage the PUB_FINANCE_DATA_STEWARDS database and future databases.
  • Establish governance strategies for database and tool access.
  • Ensure data practices align with UFIT initiatives, institutional policies, and industry best practices.


Collaboration and Liaison

  • Build and sustain strong relationships with CFO Division and campus data owners.
  • Coordinate with UFIT technical resources to support analytics projects.
  • Represent the CFO Division on university-level reporting workgroups, as needed.


Campus Enablement

  • Support campus stakeholders in adopting and using CIA Suite tools.
  • Host meetings, workshops, and trainings to promote tool adoption.
  • Develop toolkits, resources, and instructional videos to improve data literacy and tool usage.


Special Projects

  • Execute special projects and initiatives as assigned by CFO Division leadership. Other duties as assigned


Expected Salary:
$90,000 - $100,000

Preferred:
EDUCATION & TRAINING:

  • Master's degree in information systems, data analytics, data science or other relevant field.
  • 5+ years of experience in data management, analytics or business intelligence, preferrable in higher education setting
  • Experience with financial data at the University of Florida, along with UF systems and applications
  • Demonstrated experience with financial data, reporting and supporting strategic decision-making.


Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume and list of references.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 21 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 21 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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About University of Florida

The University of Florida (UF) is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida. It is a senior member of the State University System of Florida and traces its origins to 1853 and has operated continuously on its Gainesville campus since September 1906. The University of Florida is one of sixty-two elected member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU), the association of preeminent North American research universities, and the only AAU member university in Florida. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities ? Very high research activity".
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