Data Management Specialist

Why Work at BYU   

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Job Description

Data Management Specialist

This is a highly collaborative role requiring both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on developer who is passionate about data management

Note: This is a part-time position 17.5 hours per week.

What you’ll do in this position:

• Design, build, and maintain relational databases to support application and reporting needs.
• Create and manage data pipelines to collect, transform, and deliver data from various sources.
• Help define and implement a data management strategy for the ELC.
• Ensure data integrity, access control, and compliance with institutional policies.
• Work closely with BYU’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) to ensure systems align with university-wide policies and integrate effectively within BYU’s technology ecosystem.
• Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and technical teams to translate program needs into practical solutions.

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 1+ years of experience with building and managing data pipelines or related work

Preferred

• Master’s degree in CS or IS
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Vue.js, Node.js); SQL and relational database design; Claris FileMaker Pro; AWS S3 and vSphere; Linux and Windows server environments
• Experience with: Python, React or Angular, Django or similar backend frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and workflows.
• Experience with Git or other version control systems.
• Understanding of institutional data governance and compliance best practices

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA pass
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 52

Typical Starting Pay: $30.50 to $39.75 an hour

**If the job has a post-end date, the last day to apply is the day before. If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day**

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!