Chief Privacy Officer and Compliance Director Ethics, Risk & Compliance Svcs

Chief Privacy Officer and Compliance Director (6060U), Ethics, Risk & Compliance Svcs 66177

About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included.

Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

• The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence;
• the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice;

and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.

Departmental Overview

The Office of Ethics, Risk, and Compliance Services (OERCS) serves as an independent, objective resource to the Chancellor, the Compliance & Enterprise Risk Committee (CERC), and the campus community.

Reporting to the Chief Ethics, Risk and Compliance Officer (CERCO), OERCS is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the University's ethics, risk and compliance activities, and for developing a culture of accountability.

As a key member of the Office of Ethics, Risk, and Compliance Services (OERCS) reporting to the Deputy Compliance Officer, the Compliance Director and Chief Privacy Officer is responsible for ensuring UC Berkeley's commitment to protecting the privacy of personal information of research subjects, faculty, staff, students, and other members of the community.

The Privacy Officer updates and consults on UC Berkeley's policies relating to privacy, anticipating and preparing for emerging issues and new privacy laws and regulations.

The Privacy Officer plays a key role in areas such as information security, data privacy classification, research compliance, vendor contract review, data access and deletion requests, records management, and website privacy.

Responsibilities

Privacy risk monitoring

Oversees the assessment and reporting of privacy risks at the campuswide, control unit, or Department levels.

Determines significant operational and control risks, implements appropriate process improvements and best practices.

Advises and facilitates support to control units and Departments in the development of their privacy risk response programs.

Identifies and assesses new or emerging risks and performs control-gap analyses.

Privacy policy compliance lead

Oversees Privacy and Online Monitoring Policy compliance.

Works with administration, legal counsel, and faculty to represent the organization's information privacy interests.

Cooperates with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in compliance reviews.

Campus coordination

Proposes, leads, and participates on policy and planning committees.

Collaborates with Chief Information Security Officer regarding information systems to protect privacy.

Privacy breach management

Performs required breach risk assessment and coordinates notification activities.

Education and awareness

Directs, delivers, or ensures delivery of privacy compliance training.

Networks with colleagues at other institutions to understand and promulgate best practices.

Records management

Coordinates and advises on the campus Information, Privacy, and Records Management Program.

Provides relevant tools and resources for Business Officers and record proprietors.

Required Qualifications

Expert knowledge of the ethics and compliance profession.

Extensive privacy and compliance experience required.

Expert knowledge in FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR, and other applicable privacy laws.

Excellent skills in complex decision making on critical issues.

Preferred Qualifications

University experience preferred.

Juris Doctorate or other relevant advanced degree.

Salary & Benefits

The budgeted salary for this position is $150,000.00 to $200,000.00 annually.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

To apply, visit application link

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