Identity Data and Data Management Analyst I

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is seeking an entry-level Identity Data and Data Management Analyst I to support the University of Florida’s responsible stewardship of institutional data. The role supports data governance, maintains core data assets, analyzes identity data, resolves duplicate identity records, and manages metadata and taxonomies for strategic decision-making.

What you'll do:

• 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
• 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)
• 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
• 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

What they're looking for:

• 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
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• This is not a remote work position and is located in Gainesville, FL
• 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

Benefits:

• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Personal leave days
• Paid family leave