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Job Title

Privacy Specialist II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

University Risk And Compliance

Proposed Minimum Salary

$7,379.17 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Privacy Specialist II is responsible for administering privacy related programs and policies.

Essential Duties/Tasks:

Privacy Program Implementation and Coordination

+ Implements and coordinates privacy programs and policies.

+ Reinforces complex business and data management processes that comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

+ Develops and implements data breach response plans and procedures.

+ Coordinates and delivers privacy training programs, communications, and training materials.

Compliance Monitoring and Auditing

+ Administers compliance monitoring, auditing, and remediation processes.

+ Reviews and approves data processing activities to ensure compliance with privacy regulations.

+ Responds to both routine and more advanced inquiries regarding privacy matters from internal stakeholders; escalates inquiries when appropriate.

Legal Analysis & Reporting

+ Conducts research, analysis, reporting on the impacts of new legal changes or potential policy changes.

+ Collaborates with legal counsel to interpret and apply privacy laws appropriately.

Stakeholder Engagement & Inquiry Response

+ Responds to inquiries regarding privacy matters from external stakeholders; escalates inquiries when appropriate.

Investigations & Mitigations/Sanctions

+ Work on investigations, document mitigations and/or sanctions.

+ Review post-investigation to ensure that mitigation strategies have been implemented; that they are effective; or are being addressed in appropriate ways with the Privacy Office.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Four years of related experience in administering privacy programs and policies.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Knowledge of HIPAA ( Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

+ Knowledge of US privacy laws

+ CIPP/US certification (US privacy certification)

+ Any other applicable professional privacy certifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Other Requirements and Factors

+ This position is security sensitive

+ This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.

+ All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.