Details
Open Date 09/14/2026
Requisition Number PRN46210B
Job Title Privacy / Data Protection Analysts
Working Title Information Privacy Administrator
Career Progression Track P00
Track Level P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career, P2 - Developing
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
M-F 8:00-5:00
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 01663 - COMPLIANCE SERVICES
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $70,000-$112,000
Close Date 12/14/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Information Privacy Administrator
Ensures patient care, operational workflows, and business practices align with HIPAA Privacy and Security regulations, the Utah Government Data Privacy Act ( GDPA ), organizational policies and procedures, and other applicable laws. Serves as a subject matter expert, driving cross-functional privacy strategies, managing complex investigations, and integrating privacy principles across university units.
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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
Information Privacy Manager
Conducts investigations related to information privacy and security incidents. Clearly and accurately documents investigation, findings, analyses, and response activities.
Takes appropriate steps to respond to and report violations of applicable policy and privacy laws.
Conducts privacy compliance audits and prepares written and oral reports on these audits for leadership.
Coordinates the implementation of Business Associate Agreements and other relevant data access agreements.
Develops and presents training materials related to information privacy and security topics.
Promotes information privacy and security awareness through multiple platforms.
Supports patients, staff, faculty, and students by responding to questions, providing guidance, and facilitating issue resolution.
Responds to and facilitates data subject requests.
Participates on strategic project teams to develop and implement improvements related to information privacy.
Develops and maintains privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines based on best practices, compliance requirements, and operational needs.
Maintains current knowledge of privacy laws and trends. Analyzes the need for updates to policies, processes, or guidance due to emerging issues.
This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P21982
Grade: P17
Expected Pay Range: $70,000-$92,000
Information Privacy Administrator
Conducts investigations related to information privacy and security incidents. Clearly and accurately documents investigation, findings, analyses, and response activities.
Takes appropriate steps to respond to and report violations of applicable policy and privacy laws.
Conducts privacy compliance audits and prepares written and oral reports on these audits for leadership.
Coordinates the implementation of Business Associate Agreements and other relevant data access agreements.
Develops and presents training materials related to information privacy and security topics.
Promotes information privacy and security awareness through multiple platforms.
Supports patients, staff, faculty, and students by responding to questions, providing guidance, and facilitating issue resolution.
Responds to and facilitates data subject requests.
Participates on strategic project teams to develop and implement improvements related to information privacy.
Develops and maintains privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines based on best practices, compliance requirements, and operational needs.
Maintains current knowledge of privacy laws and trends. Analyzes the need for updates to policies, processes, or guidance due to emerging issues.
This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P21983
Grade: P18
Expected Pay Range: $75,000-$101, 000
Information Privacy Administrator, Sr.
Conducts audits and assessments of data handling processes.
Independently identifies and resolves complex privacy issues or gaps.
Develops and executes privacy initiatives and process improvements.
Provides leadership, direction, and support to staff and/or external customers.
Participates in and leads strategic projects with internal and external stakeholders to support compliance and improve
processes.
Conducts investigations into high-risk privacy incidents, breaches, and data subject complaints.
Conducts Privacy Impact Assessments to identify privacy risks, recommend actions to mitigate risks, and incorporate Privacy by
Design into new processes and products.
Maintains proficient knowledge regarding federal and state privacy requirements, and their impact on organizational needs and
workflows.
Creates and administers enterprise-wide and role-based training and education to enhance privacy awareness.
Serves as an expert resource in privacy issue analysis and resolution.
Serves as a mentor to other privacy team members.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
This is an Advanced-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P21984
Grade: P19
Expected Pay Range: $82,000 - $112,000
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Information Privacy Manager : Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Information Privacy Administrator : Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Information Privacy Administrator, Sr. : Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Information Privacy Manager/Administrator
Experience in health care operations
Experience in information privacy, cyber security, information technology, or regulatory compliance
Related certifications (e.g., ISACA , CHPC , CIPP , CIPT )
Information Privacy Administrator, Sr. IV
Master's degree in healthcare, legal, or IT related fields is preferred. Experience in
healthcare, information security, information technology, data governance, or artificial
intelligence. CIPP , CISSP , CIMP , or other privacy/security certifications are desired.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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