Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

Here are a few things you should know:
  • This site is mobile friendly. You do not need a log-in or password to access information.
  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
  • The site is refreshed daily to remove out-of-date content.
  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

Boston University DATA GOVERNANCE PROGRAM MANAGER, Institutional Research in BOSTON, Massachusetts

Want to be at the cutting edge of research and innovation on a vibrant, dynamic campus shaping the future of education? Consider joining Boston University Information Services & Technology (IS&T). Our mission is to provide best-in-class technology and data services to support outstanding education, groundbreaking research, effective administration, and a connected, secure community to Boston University, one of the largest private employers in Boston with almost 10,000 faculty and staff BU. Our Analytical Services & Institutional Research team is looking for a Data Governance Program Manager will manage the establishment, monitoring, and evaluation of initiatives related to Boston University's Data Governance Program. Activities included in the scope of this position include:

  • Developing, documenting, communicating, and educating the BU community on data governance processes, guidelines, and established standards.

  • Oversee the Data Governance Working Group, coordinating project timelines and outcomes, program communications, and membership updates.

  • Assist units in implementing data governance projects and developing and accessing tools and data systems.

  • Administer the university's central repository of data sources, standard definitions, and other metadata.

  • Review and recommend potential data governance related tools and systems.

  • Provide on-going assessment of program outcomes and progress, making recommendations for process and resource improvements.

We're seeking applicants with diverse skills and experience to serve the BU community. In return, IS&T invests in our staff and their personal and professional growth. We promote staff learning including lunch and learn sessions, an extensive library of online courses, and opportunities to engage with peers at NERCOMP and EDUCAUSE events. Our Fun Advisory Board (FAB) arranges a number of events throughout the year; recent events included a night a Lucky Strikes Boston, karaoke night, BU hockey game, a night at Symphony Hall, pancake breakfast, and a department holiday lunch. BU offers an excellent benefits package, generous vacation policy and competitive salaries. Boston University offers an excellent benefits package including:

  • Time Off: In addition to generous time off, BU employees have a paid intercession break, and 13 paid holidays.

  • Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 2 years of eligible service.

  • Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program for yourself and family members.

  • Transportation: BU offers a discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.

  • Wellness: BU offers programs and classes at little or no cost, including workshops and personal counseling/referrals from our Faculty &Staff Assistance Office, nutrition counseling from our Sargent College, and free membership to Headspace, a meditation app. BU also offers access to discounts or free admission to various city art/cultural institutes around Boston. To learn more, please see https://www.bu.edu/wellness/

If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the employment application process, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 617-353-6474.

Required Skills

Requirements:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including:

  • Ability to interpret and analyze technical documentation and information.

  • Experience in developing web-based, written, and presentation resources for a broad audience of senior leaders, academic and administrative partners, and resource users.

  • Able to communicate technical ideas and concepts to non-technical audiences.

  • Familiarity with data resources including:

  • Knowledge of relational database concepts and tools.

  • Familiarity with data warehouse concepts.

  • IT Service Management concepts and frameworks.

  • Experience with data governance and reporting tools including Informatica Axon and EDC, Microstrategy, Power BI, Tableau, and BeX.

  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the field of institutional research, admissions, financial aid, and other higher education areas preferred but not required.

    We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Experience

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