Identity Data and Data Management Analyst IJob no: 541220
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Computer Science, Information Technology, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department:14400000 - IT-DATA PLATFORM & ANALYTICS
Classification Title:
IT Analyst I Data Management
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Associate's degree; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required
experience, but does not negate the minimum degree requirements.
Job Description:
UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking an entry level Identity Data and Data Management Analyst I to join Data Platform and Analytics, a unit within UFIT.
The Identity Data and Data Management Analyst will support the University's mission to steward institutional data responsibly, ensuring accuracy, ethical use, and value extraction. The role focuses on enforcing governance policies, managing core data assets, resolving duplicate identity records, and performing analysis of identity data for strategic decision-making.
Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:
- Data Management and Governance Support
- Assist in implementing and maintaining data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
- Monitor compliance with data-quality, security, and privacy requirements.
- Maintain central data repositories (e.g., master data hubs, data catalogs).
- Perform routine data enrichment, cleansing, and lineage documentation.
- Identity Data Analysis
- Conduct descriptive and diagnostic analytics on identity data to uncover patterns, gaps, and opportunities.
- Produce concise reports and dashboards for stakeholders (e.g., registrar, finance, IT).
- Duplicate Identity Resolution
- Identify, investigate, and resolve duplicate identity records using profile matching algorithms and manual review.
- Collaborate with the Identity Services team to keep the university master identity model consistent.
- Metadata & Taxonomy Management
- Leverage library science methodologies to curate metadata schemas and data taxonomies.
- Ensure metadata standards align with institutional and external (e.g., RDA, Dublin Core) guidelines.
About UF Information Technology Led by Senior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the nine departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; AI Center; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit ;br>
About the University of FloridaOne of America's all-around best universities, the University of Florida drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from Florida's West Coast, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF's large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.
Exceptional BenefitsUF provides various leave programs based on an employee's salary plan, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, personal leave days, and paid family leave. In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.
Expected Salary:
$61,000; commensurate based on education and experience.
Required Qualifications:
Associate's degree; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required
experience, but does not negate the minimum degree requirements.
Preferred:
The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills:
- Knowledge of data hierarchy, taxonomy, and ontology design.
- Introductory experience (internship or coursework) in data governance, data cataloging, or identity resolution.
- Basic proficiency in SQL, Python, or R for data manipulation and analysis.
- Bachelor's degree in Library & Information Science, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
- Prior exposure to university data governance initiatives or similar institutional settings.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
This is not a remote work position and is located in Gainesville, FL.A Level 2 Criminal Background Screening is required.
Applicants are required to submit the following with their application:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of professional references with contact information (Minimum of 3 with one from a previous or current supervisor)
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 02 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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