Data Steward / Analyst

Teachers College, Columbia University is seeking a Data Steward / Analyst to support enterprise data governance and cataloging initiatives. The role involves documenting data systems, improving metadata, and assisting with reporting while providing exposure to data governance and basic analysis. Responsibilities Document data systems, sources, and reports in the enterprise data catalog Capture metadata such as definitions, formats, usage, and sensitivity (e.g., PII) Contribute to data governance efforts by ensuring consistency and accuracy of documentation Perform basic data profiling and validation checks Support senior analysts on simple queries, reporting, or data quality tasks Engage with business stakeholders to gather and validate data definitions Partner with IT teams to understand source systems and data flows Help produce user-friendly documentation to support data literacy efforts Skills Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data/Information Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Curiosity and eagerness to learn about data governance and analytics Familiarity with SQL, reporting, or data visualization and cataloging tools Exposure to data privacy, governance, or compliance concepts Company Overview The official account of Teachers College, Columbia University, the first & largest grad school of education in the US. It was founded in 1887, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Teachers College, Columbia University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 9 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 10 in 2023, 7 in 2022, 6 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.