Job Description

Candidates must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, Indiana. This role is hybrid-eligible after a successful onboarding.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $72,000-$82,000

The Indiana University Foundation is seeking a Data Privacy Specialist. This new position presents the opportunity to become the IU Foundation’s expert in the ever-evolving landscape of data privacy, assessing and educating our leaders on how data privacy laws impact IU Foundation operations. As our Data Privacy Specialist, you’ll manage privacy law compliance by building and refining our approach to data protection. Your efforts will ensure that IUF is informed and compliant while guiding the implementation of effective data use, storage, and retention strategies.

In this role, you'll collaborate with our Enterprise Risk Management, IT Security, and Data Governance teams, ensuring our practices align with legal requirements and best practices. You will build on our existing processes, such as information security protocols and vendor reviews while synthesizing state, federal, and international laws to understand their impact on our organization. If you have a passion for data privacy and a drive to make a real difference, we invite you to join us in this essential role. We’re looking for someone who isn’t just knowledgeable but who is ready to take charge and drive our privacy initiatives forward. If that sounds like you, apply today!

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in building and refining data privacy processes within an organization.
  • Certification in data privacy such as CIPP or CIPM is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of state, federal, and international privacy laws and regulations.
• Ability to synthesize and interpret complex legal requirements and communicate them effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Proven ability to manage and oversee compliance initiatives, ensuring proactive measures are in place.
• Experience working with IT security and data governance teams to align privacy practices with organizational goals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to managing potential risks.

Education/Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree is required
• Extensive experience in data privacy management or a related field is required, with a preference for individuals with a focus on legal interpretation and compliance.
• Previous experience in a role that required collaboration with risk management and governance teams is preferred.
• Experience with facilitating the ongoing education and training related to privacy laws and data management is preferred.

Combinations of relevant skills and education will be considered.

Additional Information

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. A cover letter is strongly recommended for consideration. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

The IUF is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and professional work environment that is free of Discrimination and Harassment. The IUF will not tolerate any form of Discrimination or Harassment based on the Individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law.