Data Privacy Specialist - Indiana University Foundation

Are you a high-performer who wants to contribute to a mission-driven and values-based organization? If you are motivated by doing impactful work and making a difference in people’s lives, then the Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is the place for you. At the IUF, we believe in making the dream of higher education attainable, providing support for life-changing research, and preparing the next generation of leaders.    

As a trailblazer among our peers, we provide fundraising leadership and endowment stewardship to support needs and initiatives across all of Indiana University’s campuses. As part of our team, you will help make IU donor’s dreams last forever.   

At the IUF we work hard, celebrate achievements, and foster an environment where everyone’s contributions matter. We are nimble and innovative, and we want you to bring your ideas and energy to join forces with some of the best talent in our industry.  

In addition to being part of a meaningful mission as an IUF employee, you’ll find there are many ways to connect and collaborate. Our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives ensure that our colleagues are celebrated for who they are and have a voice. Our FUNdation (see what we did there?) committee helps us connect and unwind with food truck lunches, holiday gatherings, costume contests, free snacks, IU spirit-wear Fridays, and spontaneous gestures that surprise and delight. Our Wellness Committee ensures that the health and well-being of our employees is top of mind, offering yoga, a lunchtime walking group, meditation breaks, the Headspace app, and topical workshops. We encourage community leadership and service and make space for our staff to pursue their passions. Our total rewards philosophy ensures that we support employees financially, emotionally, and in their career growth.   

If the IUF sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to join us today.

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!

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.

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.