Privacy Specialist II

The Privacy Specialist II, under general direction, 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: $65,000-78,000 annually

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 regulations

• 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.