Director of Privacy

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a top 100 best large employer in America, Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

University Finance and Administration ( UFA) advances Rutgers' strategic priorities through the management of all central financial, administrative, and student information systems and processes. We supply the university's financial community the professional guidance, services, tools, and information needed to make the informed decisions that contribute to Rutgers' standing as an academic, health, and research powerhouse. We are deeply committed to our guiding principles and the core values that are critical for the long-term strategic growth of our division and the university. For more information, please visit https://finance.rutgers.edu/.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Director of Privacy for University Ethics and Compliance ( UEC) with University Finance and Administration ( UFA.) Reporting to the Associate Vice President and Deputy Chief University Compliance Officer, this position serves as the Rutgers Privacy Officer, responsible for the strategic direction, oversight, and execution of a comprehensive university-wide privacy program.

The Director of Privacy ensures compliance with privacy regulations impacting higher education and healthcare, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ( GLBA), and General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR). This position supports the implementation of the seven elements of an effective compliance program as outlined by the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. (Department Head approval required via attached form or ROCS)

Please select the appropriate flexible work arrangement ( FWA) for the position. FWAs that require only Department Head approval may be recorded directly in the normal ROCS approval process so long as the Department Head is the Authorizer 2 or other role in the ROCS approval process. No additional steps are needed for these requests. The fully remote FWA requires additional approvals and cannot be recorded in the normal ROCS approval process. An approved Feasibility Assessment form must be attached. Feasibility Assessment forms may be found at https://uhr.rutgers.edu/future-of-work/home.