Compliance Analyst IV

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and four years of experience in appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

The Lastinger Center for Learning seeks a highly organized, proactive, and knowledgeable Data Privacy and Compliance Manager to serve as the Center's lead Data Steward. This role will establish, manage, and mature the Center's data governance framework, with a specific focus on supporting our academic research teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring data quality and integrity, developing and overseeing data access and sharing protocols, championing data privacy best practices, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., FERPA, IRB requirements, funder mandates), and coordinating the Center’s Data Stewardship Committee. This individual will be instrumental in fostering a data-driven culture that prioritizes ethical data handling, security, and utility for research and innovation. This position is time-limited and soft-funded.

The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning’s mission is to improve the quality of teaching, learning, and childcare. We research, develop, and scale educational innovations for adults and children that put all learners on trajectories for lifelong success. Specifically, the Center targets kindergarten readiness, 3rd grade reading proficiency, and algebra proficiency as critical milestones in children's educational trajectory that are predictive of success in school and life. The Center works at the nexus of research, practice, and policy to develop sustainable systems that leverage educational technologies and improve the implementation of research-based practices. Housed in one of the nation's elite public research universities, the Center operates as a dynamic, entrepreneurial workplace focused on executing UF's service mission to strengthen the human condition and improve the quality of life. The Lastinger Center is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent by valuing diversity of thought, skill, and experience. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe in fostering environments where team members feel included, valued for their differences, and empowered to do their best work.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Serve as the primary point of contact and authority for data governance and stewardship for the Center's academic research data.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Center-wide data governance policies, standards, and procedures in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Champion data quality and integrity initiatives; develop and implement frameworks for data quality assessment, monitoring, and remediation.
• Define and document data definitions, metadata standards, and data lineage for key research datasets.
• Promote data literacy and best practices in data management among research teams and Center staff.
• Write and revise SOPs and policies for Assistant Director approval.

• Develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant data privacy regulations (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA if applicable, GDPR if applicable, state laws) and University policies.
• Stay abreast of evolving data privacy laws, regulations, and industry best practices, and advise Center leadership on their implications.
• Conduct regular data privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and risk assessments for new and existing data processing activities.
• Oversee data security measures in collaboration with IT staff, ensuring appropriate technical and organizational safeguards are in place to protect sensitive data.
• Develop and deliver data privacy and security training and awareness programs for Center staff and researchers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for data privacy-related inquiries and incidents.
• Independently evaluate complex compliance concerns.

• Design, implement, and manage a transparent and efficient approval process for internal and external data requests, ensuring compliance with privacy, ethical, and legal requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of data sharing agreements, data use agreements, and data access approvals.
• Work closely with researchers to understand their data needs and guide them through the data request and access process.

• Establish, coordinate, and facilitate the Lastinger Center’s Data Stewardship Committee.
• Develop agendas, prepare materials, and document minutes and action items for committee meetings.
• Drive the committee's work in setting data priorities, resolving data-related issues, and promoting good data governance practices.

• Liaise with University of Florida central offices (e.g., UF IRB, UF Privacy Office, UFIT, Office of Research) to ensure alignment with university-wide policies and procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with academic research teams, program staff, IT personnel, and external partners on all data-related matters.
• Prepare reports and presentations on data governance, privacy, and compliance activities for Center leadership and stakeholders.

$90,000-100,000

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and four years of experience in appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Law, Public Policy, Research Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in data governance, data management, data privacy, or compliance roles, preferably within an academic, research, or non-profit environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations (FERPA is essential; familiarity with HIPAA, GDPR, and other relevant regulations is desirable).
• Proven experience in developing and implementing data governance policies, procedures, and data quality frameworks.
• Experience with data stewardship principles and practices.
• Strong understanding of data lifecycle management, data security principles, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive projects to completion.
• High level of integrity and ethical judgment.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Professional certifications such as CIPP/US (Certified Information Privacy Professional), CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager), CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional), or similar.
• Experience working directly with academic research teams and understanding their data needs and challenges.
• Familiarity with Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes and human subjects research protections.
• Experience in higher education or a large, complex organization.
• Experience facilitating committees or working groups.
• Familiarity with data management and analysis tools.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. 

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.