What are the responsibilities and job description for the Privacy Analyst position at College of Science at The University of Arizona?
Position Highlights
The University of Arizona, a leading public research institution committed to excellence in education and discovery, seeks a dedicated and detail-oriented Privacy Analyst to play a vital role in safeguarding the privacy and security of sensitive information. Reporting to the Chief Audit Executive, the Privacy Analyst will contribute to the ongoing development, implementation, and maintenance of the University's comprehensive privacy program. This crucial role ensures the protection of personal, financial, educational, and protected health information, aligning with all applicable federal, state, and global privacy laws, as well as University policies and best practices.
The Privacy Analyst will collaborate closely with Information Technology, University Compliance, and other key stakeholders to address privacy considerations across the institution. This position is instrumental in coordinating privacy risk assessments, conducting compliance monitoring activities, and fostering a culture of privacy awareness throughout the University and its related entities. The Privacy Analyst will also contribute to the review and updating of privacy policies and practices, provide guidance on third-party data sharing agreements, and support privacy incident response efforts. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the University's commitment to responsible data management and the protection of its community.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
Privacy Risk & Compliance Monitoring:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.Grade Range Minimum$75540Grade Range Midpoint$98201Grade Range Maximum$120863Career Stream and LevelPC3Job FamilyCompl & Regulatory AffairsJob FunctionLegal & ComplianceType of criminal background check required:Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)Number of Vacancies1Target Hire DateExpected End DateContact Information for CandidatesBill Harrison
wharrison@arizona.edu
Open Date4/3/2025Open Until FilledYesDocuments Needed to ApplyResume and Cover LetterSpecial Instructions to ApplicantNotice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
The University of Arizona, a leading public research institution committed to excellence in education and discovery, seeks a dedicated and detail-oriented Privacy Analyst to play a vital role in safeguarding the privacy and security of sensitive information. Reporting to the Chief Audit Executive, the Privacy Analyst will contribute to the ongoing development, implementation, and maintenance of the University's comprehensive privacy program. This crucial role ensures the protection of personal, financial, educational, and protected health information, aligning with all applicable federal, state, and global privacy laws, as well as University policies and best practices.
The Privacy Analyst will collaborate closely with Information Technology, University Compliance, and other key stakeholders to address privacy considerations across the institution. This position is instrumental in coordinating privacy risk assessments, conducting compliance monitoring activities, and fostering a culture of privacy awareness throughout the University and its related entities. The Privacy Analyst will also contribute to the review and updating of privacy policies and practices, provide guidance on third-party data sharing agreements, and support privacy incident response efforts. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the University's commitment to responsible data management and the protection of its community.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
Privacy Risk & Compliance Monitoring:
- Coordinates initial and periodic privacy risk assessments and conducts related ongoing compliance monitoring activities in coordination with the university’s other compliance and operational assessment functions.
- Ensures policies and practices are regularly reviewed and updated in keeping with changes in legal requirements and University operations.
- Coordinates privacy impact assessments (PIAs) for new systems, technologies, and business processes.
- Conducts regular reviews of systems and processes to ensure compliance with internal privacy policies and external legal requirements.
- Works collaboratively with Information Technology, University Compliance, and other stakeholders on areas with significant privacy components.
- Provides advice on third-party data sharing agreements and other third-party activities to address privacy-related matters and/or concerns.
- Engages with administrative units to integrate privacy considerations into institutional policies, programs, and projects.
- Supports privacy incident response activities, including incident documentation, investigation, and remediation.
- Prepares and presents privacy compliance reports to senior management.
- Initiates, facilitates, and promotes activities to foster information privacy and compliance awareness within the organization and related entities.
- Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal, state, and international privacy and other compliance-related laws and accreditation standards.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Strong knowledge of privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and compliance standards.
- Expertise in privacy risk assessments and compliance monitoring.
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders on privacy matters.
- Strong communication skills for articulating privacy risks and policies.
- Ability to develop and enforce privacy policies.
- Ability to meticulously review contracts and data access requests for privacy compliance.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, data privacy, and/or compliance.
- Or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) certification preferred.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.Grade Range Minimum$75540Grade Range Midpoint$98201Grade Range Maximum$120863Career Stream and LevelPC3Job FamilyCompl & Regulatory AffairsJob FunctionLegal & ComplianceType of criminal background check required:Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)Number of Vacancies1Target Hire DateExpected End DateContact Information for CandidatesBill Harrison
wharrison@arizona.edu
Open Date4/3/2025Open Until FilledYesDocuments Needed to ApplyResume and Cover LetterSpecial Instructions to ApplicantNotice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
Salary : $75,540 - $98,201
