Assistant Director, Data Engineering

Description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Higher Education!

At the System Administration office at the University of Colorado, we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our office is committed to fostering a culture where employees find community, a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission and purpose.

By joining our team, you’ll have a direct impact on shaping the future of higher education. In addition to the Office of the Board of Regents, the University of Colorado’s system administration includes 19 units that provide essential services to CU’s campuses in Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver, as well as the Office of the President. While not a part of any one campus, we are proud to serve in the centralized office for the University system. Together, we ensure CU continues to deliver outstanding education, groundbreaking research, and valuable service to our communities.

We believe in creating an environment where the unique experiences and perspectives of everyone are embraced, enriching the work we do and the strategic outcomes we pursue. If you’re passionate about making a difference, contributing to a dynamic team, and supporting a mission that matters, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey. Learn more about CU System Administration.

Position Summary:

University Information Services (UIS) provides technical services and enterprise applications to the University of Colorado campuses and the Office of the President. UIS is committed to excellence in customer service and technical expertise. Through the development of enterprise applications, UIS supports the University as a whole with systems used by students, faculty, human resources employees, finance employees, and others.

This position exists to serve as a manager for the field of Data Engineering, including the data warehouse. This position will be responsible for developing and defining Data warehouse, data marts, data hubs across several lines of business, in partnership with AD of Business Intelligence, UIS Enterprise Architect, UIS Data Architect, Data and BI team and the Integrations team. This position will lead a team of analysts, and ETL developers and administrators and will be responsible for setting direction, establishing priorities, and having technical depth to partner with the ETL Technical Lead to guide the team through the selection and creation of tools, templates and in the implementation of solutions. In addition, this position will be called upon to lead many projects/initiatives in the areas of responsibility, working closely with the UIS Project Management Office. This position will be a key member of the UIS Design Review team representing the data areas. This position will also collaborate with the campuses and lead the data queue and priorities and overall Data communications and relations.

This position works with the Assistant Vice President for Information Technology Service Delivery to handle a department-specific area of a department or team. This position provides oversight and recommendations on strategy and has responsibility over fiscal and personnel actions.

This position reports to the Assistant Vice President of IT Service Delivery and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified Staff system.

Where You Will Work:

Applicants must be Colorado residents or able to relocate to Colorado within a month of starting employment with University of Colorado System Administration.

This role is eligible to work remotely within Colorado, and will be expected onsite on occasion. 

Please note, leadership may adjust in-office work requirements with a minimum of three months’ notice before any change can be implemented.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise the Data team which includes, but is not limited to:
  • Recruit and hire employees
  • Assign and prioritize work and schedules
  • Train and serve as a mentor to employees regarding daily activities
  • Evaluate employee work performance and provide guidance
  • Respond to employee questions or concerns and raise up as needed
  • Supervise, set direction, and establish priorities for the Data team
• Manages team of data architects responsible for data transformations used as source schemas for Salesforce integrations and ODIN interfaces.
• Provide technical leadership of a common approach to data warehousing/Marts/Hubs/non confirming data stores across all UIS services, as the product manager currently for DataStage, Snowflake, data warehouse (CIW), and other associated technologies.
• Research and articulate new technologies and standard processes
• Anticipate and resolve issues related to data delivery.
• Serve as an advisor to work teams across UIS and Campus IT and power users in the areas of focus
• Provide leadership in recommending the overall direction and processes for data delivery.
• Project management for data work initiatives
• Lead process and continuous improvements of data delivery work.
• Proactively connect with campus partners and build relationships to set expectations and understand customer needs and prioritizations
• Advise and coordinate with system staff to ensure strong relationships internal to UIS
• Supervise strategic planning and roadmaps for Data Services, related services, and products
• Partner closely with UIS Business Relationship Managers and UIS Product Managers to understand campus and system business needs and priorities
• Provide leadership, facilitation, and administration support in the overall direction of UIS policies and procedures
• Use diplomacy and build consensus with CU departments, offices, and campuses to further communications and build/maintain relationships
• Work with AVP to develop and supervise the annual budget.
• Accountable for content updates to data websites for communication to all customers
• Provide support to the Integration team on Integrations build on CIW
• Work closely with Data Governance program to document product within the Data and BI area
• Partner with the Data Governance program to ensure data definitions, standards, and data quality practices are incorporated into Data solutions.
• Collaborate with AD of Business Intelligence and Data Architect on various services and product related items.
• Applications/Tools
  • Used:
    • Cherwell
    • Oracle Databases
    • SharePoint
    • Zoom
    • Cognos
    • Collibra
    • TeamDynamix
    • Tableau
    • Excel
    • Toad
  • Managed:
    • Snowflake
    • SAS 
    • Perl
    • DataStage

What We Offer:

Salary: The anticipated hiring range has been established at $148,000.

CU System Administration takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate’s education, training and experience as it relates to the position, as well as the position’s scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Benefits: With our unparalleled range of benefits, including top-notch healthcare, comprehensive wellness programs, enriching professional development, and a dynamic work-life balance, we ensure your holistic growth and happiness.

• No-cost or low-cost medical & dental plan options, some inclusive of IVF assistance.

• Disability, Life, Vision Insurance options.

• Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay, a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.

• Pre-tax savings plans, such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts.

• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with ample sick and vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays. This includes a dedicated week off for winter break.

• 6 weeks of parental leave to adjust to the joys of parenthood.

• A tuition benefit program for you and/or your dependents.

• Free RTD EcoPass and free onsite parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office.

• Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Additional taxable fringe benefits may be available.

For more information on benefits programs, please review our Comprehensive Benefits Guide.

Access our Total Compensation Calculator to see what your total rewards could be at CU. (This position is a University Staff position)

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Please include all relevant experience in your resume to be accurately assessed against these qualifications. You must meet all minimum requirements at the time of application to be considered for this role.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education, or equivalent professional experience (professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis)
• Six (6) years’ experience including the following:
  • Data Platforms and Analytics toolkits (e.g., IBM Cognos, Oracle, Tableau, DataStage)
  • Scripting or programming languages (e.g., Perl, Python, Java, etc.)
  • Managing projects, services, or processes
  • Working with a diverse group of administrators through projects and operations
  • Full-time or equivalent experience as a senior developer and/or architect in BI area
• Two (2) years’ experience in a managerial or supervisory role, which includes managing personnel, developing/mentoring direct reports, and completing performance reviews to ensure continuous improvement, high performance, and employee retention
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or post-baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the field of computer science, information systems or a related field
• Eight (8) years’ professional experience, as indicated above
  Experience managing a team that includes technical positions
• Experience working in a higher education environment
• Three (3) years’ experience in a managerial or supervisory role, as indicated above
   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To be successful in this position a candidate will need the following:

• Knowledge of SQL, ODBC, and database concepts in Oracle, Snowflake or other database technology
• Solid understanding of BI products like Cognos, Tableau, etc.
• Solid understanding of data warehouse technologies and methodologies
• Solid ability to explain sophisticated problems and discuss trade-offs of potential solutions
• Understanding of change control processes
• Knowledge of basic key infrastructure areas such as Networking, VIPs, SAN, NTFS, SSL, Virtualization, etc.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations: Aurora, Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; must be adept at managing multiple competing projects/priorities and must perform well as a collaborative member in a tightly knit team.
• Interpersonal skills to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others
• Ability to use diplomacy and soft skills in executive level meetings to build consensus on common goals and timelines
• Collaboration and networking skills to work with people from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal by sharing knowledge and strategy and maintaining constant communication
• Ability to develop, manage, and supervise the area of responsibility annual budget, in collaboration with CIO, AVP, UIS leadership team, and AD of Finance
• Knowledge of information technology service management (ITSM) & DevOps principles and standard processes
• Knowledge of project management agile methodologies
• Knowledge of project management standard methodologies
• Knowledge and understanding of UIS’ catalog of services, products, and related customer segments
• Employee management, supervision, and team building skills to communicate effectively, manage issues, reward good behavior, and establish and maintain accountability
• Negotiation skills to listen, build rapport, solve problems, make decisions, be assertive, and deal with difficult situations
• Ability to prepare and present information effectively, clearly, and concisely
• Ability to create service and/or product roadmaps for strategic plans
• Strong written and oral communication skills and demonstrated experience working with a diverse constituent base
• Prior demonstrated experience leading a project to successful conclusions
• Demonstrable ability to implement decisions using strategic and tactical abilities
   

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please attach the following as separate documents to your application: 

1. A cover letter identifying the job specific minimum qualifications you possess and interest in the position.
2. A resume including all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting.

Please ensure you check the “Job Specific Attachments” box next to each document on the “Required Documents” page of the application for the appropriate documents to be attached.

Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you are not required to provide your date of birth, dates of school attendance, or dates of graduation on your resume or cover letter. If an application requires additional materials, such as a transcript or certification, you may redact identifying information relating to your date or birth, dates of school attendance, or dates of graduation.

When to Apply:

For full consideration completed applications must be submitted by July 6, 2026. Reference checking is a standard step in our hiring process. You may be asked to provide contact information, including email addresses and phone numbers, for up to five references as part of the search process for this position.

*Please note: All application materials must be submitted through CU Careers; emailed materials will not be considered. *

Sponsorship Statement:

We are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that a verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

ADA Statement:

We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: [email protected]. 

Job Category

: Information Technology 

Primary Location

: Denver 

Schedule

: Full-time 

Posting Date

: Jun 15, 2026 

Unposting Date

: Jul 7, 2026, 5:59:00 AM