Background and Skill Requirements

To effectively fill the Data Steward role, an individual should have:

Broad-based knowledge of the data for which they are a steward. This knowledge should encompass all uses of the data as viewed from the University's perspective. Knowledge of how University business processes relate to their data. The flexibility to view their data as a University resource. The ability to work effectively within a team in performing the required tasks. The ability to communicate effectively with the administrative computing community in response to questions concerning the data. The ability to communicate effectively in writing in the many definition and documentation tasks involved in this role. The ability to utilize appropriate interpersonal styles and methods of communication to encourage the proper use of the University's information resource. The ability to complete work in sufficient detail to ensure integrity and completeness, and to identify inconsistency.