Privacy Manager

Job TitlePrivacy Manager

AgencyTexas A&M University

DepartmentUniversity Risk And Compliance

Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate

Job LocationCollege Station, Texas

Job TypeStaff

Job Description

Who we are

Texas A&M University relies on all faculty, staff, and students to be knowledgeable of compliance obligations and the ethical behavior associated with their respective roles. The Office of Risk, Ethics, and Compliance (OREC) provides leadership and university-wide services that strengthen accountability, mitigate significant risks, and reduce the consequences of non-compliance with federal and state laws. To learn more, please visit our website at:

What we want:

Privacy Manager - responsible for implementing and enforcing the organization’s privacy strategy, policies, procedures and initiatives. Responsible for supervising and leading privacy staff.

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.

Six years of related experience in administering privacy programs and policies

Essential Duties and Tasks:

Privacy Strategy Management

Manages the implementation and enforcement of the organization’s privacy strategy, including policies and procedures.

Leads new privacy-related programs, projects, and initiatives.

Ensures all business data management processes reflect privacy requirements and comply with rules, regulations, and laws.

Oversees privacy training programs and communications.

Assists in strategic planning for overseeing privacy strategy.

Compliance Oversight

Manages compliance monitoring, auditing, and remediation efforts.

Oversees responses to inquiries at all levels regarding privacy matters.

Serves as a resolver of escalated inquiries.

Reporting & Communication

Leads research and prepares communications in response to privacy-related events or inquiries.

Provides reports, presentations, and metrics to leadership as required.

Investigations, Mitigations/Sanctions and IT Privacy reviews

Manages investigations and helps in determining mitigations and/or sanctions validation.

Over time, ensure that mitigations and sanctions are being met and are effective.

Help perform Privacy IT reviews to determine that appropriate security and privacy guidelines are in place where regulated data is being stored, managed, and transferred.

Work with IT to create new/updated standards where necessary.

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

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn 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

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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.

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