Data Management Officer

Data Management Officer

Location

TJC Central Campus

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

2026-00183

Department

Information Technology

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Number of Months

12

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Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

All positions are on-site, located in Tyler, Texas, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

ABOUT

The College's Data Management Officer (DMO) drives the governance, strategies, ethics, standards, and regulatory controls that ensure the integrity of the College's knowledge and data assets. The DMO ensures that the College performs its duties as assigned by Texas State's Chief Data Officer and as described in §2054.0286 of the Texas State Government Code. The DMO accomplishes results by establishing a governance program, aligned with §2054.137; detailed knowledge of the College's data assets; implementing policies and controls for managing and securing data; reviewing and approval of computer applications and services; performing audit activities, risk identification and mitigation; and educating College stakeholders and consumers about data management controls and their individual responsibilities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Establishes and maintains the College's data governance program to identify the College's data assets, exercise authority and management over the Colleges data assets, and establish related processes and procedures to oversee the Colleges data assets.
• Coordinates with the Texas State Chief Data Officer, the Colleges Chief Information Security Officer, the Colleges Records Management Officer, College stakeholders, and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to perform the following duties:
• Develops and enforces policies for data quality, security, and lifecycle management. This includes implementing monitoring systems, audit controls, and standards for data protection to safeguard enterprise information assets and maintain data integrity across defined stages of the data lifecycle. Identifies and applies emerging data management methods and technologies to enhance data governance.
• Increases awareness within the College through education and outreach of the Colleges data governance program. This includes educating Information Resource Owners, Information Custodians, and Users on new data management controls and processes across the data lifecycle.
• Conducts audits and data maturity assessments of the Colleges data governance program in accordance with the requirements established by College policies and procedures; and
• Posts on the Texas Open Data Portal established under Section 2054.070 requirements as defined by Section 2054.137(c) or any other relevant section.
• Participates in the Texas Data Management Advisory Committee established under Section 2054.0332 that advises on establishing statewide data ethics, principles, goals, strategies, standards and architecture, and performance objectives. Collaborate with other institutions to establish and advise membership.
• Organize Data Governance Committees and facilitate activities for those groups.
• Drives alignment with Data Governance and College stakeholders on enterprise data models and definitions.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of detailed knowledgebase of the College's data assets, data flows, and processes to ensure data system and integration integrity.
• Ensures that appropriate audit controls exist for data that serves as the source material for regulatory reports.
• Recommends and ensures practical strategies, plans, and solutions to identified issues and problems.
• Reviews and communicates to the College and State KPIs that monitor adoption of and adherence to data management standards.
• Ensures that the College has the technology needed to sustainably implement data management standards and controls.
• Collaborates with the College CISO on the approval and procurement of new or changes to existing computer applications or services. Reviews data security requirements, specifications, and, if applicable, third-party risk assessment of any new computer applications, custom developed solutions or services or changes to the College's existing production enterprise systems and data architecture, integration platforms, data warehousing, data lakes, analytics and reporting tools, and APIs or portals, or any other applications and services that receive, maintain, and/or share data or provide third-party access to the College's data assets.
• Serve as the privacy officer for the college.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards (NIST CSF, COBIT) and compliance requirements, including but not limited to FERPA, GLBA, GDPR, and PCI DSS
• Experience with data management, data warehousing, and/or data literacy training.
• Understanding of relational databases (e.g., Oracle, MS SQL Server).
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures
• Demonstrable skills in interacting with auditors
• Knowledge of data management practices
• Ability to adapt to a fast-moving IT landscape
• Effective collaboration skills and experience building partnerships at the local, state, and federal level.
• Excellent communication skills - providing verbal and written communication that is outstanding to both direct reports and senior management as well as other stakeholders
• Flexible and adaptable - capable of changing direction where required and showing flexibility to meet new demands

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Individual Contributor

Work Environment: Work may be required outside of normal business hours

Physical Demands: Sitting, walking, standing, repetitive motion

Travel Required: Yes - Minimal

If travel is required, the candidate must have and maintain a current, valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

WHO YOU ARE

Required Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, commensurate experience

Required Experience

• Five years of experience in a relevant role
• Experience in establishing cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance controls

Preferred Education/Certificates

• Master's degree in business administration or related field, commensurate experience
• Certifications related to Information Security Management, Data Management, or Privacy Management.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in risk management, regulatory compliance in technology risk, and audit and controls.
• Experience with educational data and reporting at the state, regional, or federal level.
• Experience working with large, unstructured data sets.
• Experience with higher education student information systems (e.g., Banner).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Regulations

• Federal, state, institutional or other types of regulations that influence job responsibilities.
• All federal/state laws and requirements will drive solutions performed by the incumbent.

EXPECTATIONS

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.
• Will have contact - in person, by email, or by phone - with staff, students, and the general public.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.

This is a security-sensitive position. Candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

INSURANCE (Coverage fully or partially funded by the College)

Health Insurance

Health insurance will become effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment, provided that insurance enrollment forms are submitted. There are two plans for employees to choose from, both administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. With either plan, you have access to a network of over 10,000 medical and mental health providers in Texas. Both plans include a comprehensive prescription drug program through Optum Rx.

Employees premium is fully funded by the College and State. Dependent premiums are funded 75% by the College and State, and 25% by the employee.

Basic Life Term Life Insurance

The State provides employees a term life insurance policy of $5,000 with $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment.

Long-Term Disability

This benefit is made available by the State and is fully funded by the College. Approved benefit pays 60% of insurance salary after 180-day elimination period. Benefits are paid until your return to work, reach full Social Security retirement age or are no longer considered disabled under the plan.

Optional Term Life Insurance

With this optional plan, employees may purchase one to four times their annual salary in life insurance. The College funds one times the annual salary premium not to exceed $120 annually.

OPTIONAL INSURANCE (Coverage fully funded by the employee)

Dental Insurance

Two dental insurance plans are available to full-time employees and eligible dependents.

Vision Insurance

The health insurance plan covers some vision and eye health services, but does not cover the cost of eyeglasses and contact lenses. Additional vision insurance is offered to full-time employees and eligible dependents to help offset those costs.

Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment

This optional benefit provides additional financial support when there is an accidental death or injury of a certain type.

Short-Term Disability

If claim is approved, this optional benefit pays 66% of monthly salary after a 30-day elimination period up to five months.

Cancer/Intensive Care Plan/Heart Plan/Accident Plan

Several optional plans are available to employees and eligible dependents through AFLAC.

Dependent Term Life Insurance

An optional term-life insurance policy of $5,000 with accidental death and dismemberment is available for all eligible dependents.

Tobacco User Premium

All participants enrolled in a Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) health plan must be certified as a tobacco user or non-user. Tobacco users of any age - adults and minors - are charged the $30 tobacco user premium each month.

RETIREMENT

Retirement

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is provided and required for all full-time employees. Full-time faculty an eligible administrative employees may elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) as an alternative to TRS.

TJC Alternative Retirement Plan

The College contributes on a monthly basis 4% of a full-time employees salary into an alternative retirement plan administered by TIAA-CREF. Additionally, if an employee contributes 1%, 2% or 3%, the College will make a matching contribution for a total of 6%, 8% or 10% respectively. Some vesting requirements will apply.

Tax-Sheltered 403(b) Plans

An optional retirement plan available to full-time employees. Employees may contribute up to the annual IRS maximum limitation in voluntary retirement savings to various approved vendors.

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

An optional retirement plan available to full-time employees. Employees may contribute to the annual IRS maximum limitation in this voluntary retirement savings plan.

HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE

Vacation

Only 12-month employees are eligible to accrue vacation time on a monthly basis.

• 10 days for 1-7 years of service
• 12 days for 8-10 years of service
• 15 days for 11-15 years of service
• 20 days for 16+ years of service

Sick Leave

Full-time employees accrue 8 hours per month per contract length, with a maximum accrual of 90 days.

Holidays

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day

Reduced Operations Periods

• Spring Break (5 weekdays)
• Thanksgiving Break (5 weekdays including Thanksgiving Day)
• Winter Break (7 to 12 weekdays)

PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Professional Development

The cost of tuition in selecting Continuing Education courses offered by the College may be covered under the Employee and Family Scholarship program. Additional professional development opportunities may be afforded to employees at no cost with prior supervisor approval.

Enrollment in TJC Credit Classes

The Employee and Family Scholarship, subject to availability of funds, is offered to full-time employees and their eligible dependents for applicable courses. The scholarship covers: Tuition (excludes out-of-district surcharge), General Education Fee, Student Life Fee, Health Services Fee, Registration Fee, Parking Fee, Distance Education Fee, Lab Fee and the College Preparatory Fee.

The Tuition Exemption program allows for the exemption of all tuition and fees for credit courses and approved non-credit courses for full-time employees meeting applicable guidelines.

OTHER BENEFITS

TJC Event Attendance

Free admission to regular season College sporting events for employees and immediate family.

Free admission for two to most cultural arts events on campus.

Library Use

Employees may utilize the Vaughn Library and Learning Resource Center.

Fitness Facility Use

Employee and immediate family use of the Apache Recreation Center - an indoor weight and exercise center, 18-hole disc golf course, covered basketball course, and outdoor ping-pong table and cornhole. The cost is $5 per ID.

Disclaimer: These benefits are subject to change without notice. The College reserves the right to change, modify and/or terminate any program with or without reason or notice. This is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute any agreement on the part to Tyler Junior College to provide employment to or benefits for the prospective employee.

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Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, commensurate experience AND five years of experience in a relevant role AND experience in establishing cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance controls?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Tyler Junior College

Address 1390 S Baxter Ave

Tyler, Texas, 75701

Phone (903) 510-2419

Website http://www.tjc.edu