Overview
Data Governance Analyst (Ireland, Remote) — Join to apply for the Data Governance Analyst (Ireland, Remote) role at The Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA).
Location: Ireland, Remote/Work-from-Home. Contract: Full time, regular contract. Salary: 42k EUR. Reports to: AVP, Information Technology, Based in the USA.
Responsibilities
* Data Quality & Integrity: Define and implement data quality standards and processes; identify and resolve data inconsistencies across platforms; monitor and maintain accurate student, partner, and academic records.
* Policy & Compliance: Develop data governance policies in alignment with privacy regulations (FERPA, GDPR, HIPAA, EU AI Act); work with legal and compliance teams to manage data-sharing agreements with global institutions.
* Data Stewardship: Act as a liaison between departments to ensure data accountability; document data flows and manage metadata repositories or dictionaries.
* Education & Training: Train staff on data handling best practices and data protection responsibilities; create clear documentation for data procedures and governance protocols.
* Technology & Tools: Collaborate with IT to manage permissions, access control, and data architecture in systems such as CRMs and student information systems; support system audits and participate in data migration or integration projects as needed.
* Other duties and projects, as assigned.
Requirements, Work Experience And Education
* Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
* 2+ years of experience in data governance, compliance, or data stewardship.
* Familiarity with education data regulations (FERPA, GDPR) is preferred.
* Experience with CRMs, data visualization tools, or student information systems is a plus.
* Familiarity with AI Platforms at the enterprise level preferred.
* Demonstrated project coordination and workflow management skills, with the ability to track multiple deadlines, prioritize tasks, and maintain clear documentation.
* Keen attention to detail, particularly for compliance-oriented tasks.
* Tech fluency, adaptability and openness in learning new platforms.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently with a proactive approach to problem-solving and follow-up, especially in asynchronous environments.
* Strong oral and written communication skills and mature approach to communication.
* Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders from diverse communities and cultures.
* Fluency in English, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate across international teams.
* Comfortable working in a mission-driven, student-centered environment.
* Able to balance structure and flexibility in a fast-paced, small-team setting.
* Interest in international education or global mobility is a plus.
* Existing work authorization for Ireland and physically reside in Ireland.
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About IFSA and Equal Opportunity
IFSA is an equal opportunity employer, and our hiring process is inclusive of all genders, races and ethnicities, ages, religions and sexualities, as well as veterans and people with disabilities.
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