Assistant Vice President and Privacy Officer
Assistant Vice President and Privacy Officer
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Job Title
Assistant Vice President and Privacy OfficerAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
University Risk And ComplianceProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
A Glimpse of the Job
The Assistant Vice President and Privacy Officer develops oversees and directs departmental projects programs initiatives and/or activities on behalf of the executive staff. Oversees the business related activities of one or more departmental units and manages compliance activities. Monitors develops executes facilitates and oversees Privacy Compliance programs with global federal state and Texas A&M University system standards including but not limited to laws regulations statutes codes policies procedures rules contract obligations and directives. Work with patients faculty students and staff on privacy-related concerns projects and/or issues. Perform necessary investigations. For research activity that contains regulated data work with IRB on appropriate protocols and safeguards.
Essential Duties/Tasks:
Privacy Program Development/Compliance
Develops oversees and directs the implementing and maintaining of policies and procedures.
Monitors program compliance.
Provides privacy training and incidents and breaches.
Interacting with governmental agencies and other legal entities on compliance reviews or investigations.
Performs compliance audits.
Applies effective privacy practices that minimize risk and ensure the safety and privacy of protected information.
Interacts with Internal Review Board (IRB) staff to review research projects to develop appropriate protocols and consents as well as with legal entities where appropriate.
Reviews contracts that have regulated data components to determine internally if obligations on TAMU are feasible and appropriate or insuring obligations on third party vendors meet regulatory standards of TAMU.
Advises and provides recommendations to the Vice President on a variety of internal and external issues affecting the department operations.
Oversees and effectively administers departmental programs.
Administers drafts and makes recommendations for relevant policies regulations and rules.
Evaluates the effectiveness of departmental operations and implements organizational and/or programmatic changes as necessary to maintain effective and compliant programs.
Coordinates and assesses continuous improvement efforts.
Develops communication processes within the department to provide clear guidance and solutions.
Participates in the development and implementation of the departments strategic plan.
Establishes and implements short and long-term goals objectives policies and operating procedures.
Develops administers and advises the Vice President and all offices reporting to the Vice President on the annual budget process.
Trains and supervises subordinate staff.
Privacy Program Resource
Advises Texas A&M Leadership AgriLife TEES TEEX and TTI extensions on the privacy program and guidelines to ensure privacy compliance.
Serves as a resource and subject matter expert on privacy related issues affecting the University.
Works closely on compliance issues as necessary to ensure alignment between security and privacy compliance.
Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal and state privacy laws.
Makes presentations as needed.
Provides guidance monitoring and analysis of state and federal legislative and leadership issues and coordinates such activities of the department.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hires experience.
Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ten (10) Years of experience as privacy officer or other related experience.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)
Certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge and experience in state and federal laws and regulation related to privacy and confidentiality including but not limited to Accountability Act (HIPAA) HB300 and Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the European Union and Gramm-Leach-Bliley.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advance degree such as MS MHA or JD.
Why Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university such as sporting and cultural events state-of-the-art recreation facilities the Bush Library and Museum and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Health dental vision life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learning training webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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 institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
