Information Privacy Administrator

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

1. Conducts investigations related to information privacy and security incidents. Clearly and accurately documents investigation, findings, analyses, and response activities.

2. Takes appropriate steps to respond to and report violations of applicable policy and privacy laws.

3. Conducts privacy compliance audits and prepares written and oral reports on these audits for leadership.

4. Coordinates the implementation of Business Associate Agreements and other relevant data access agreements.

5. Develops and presents training materials related to information privacy and security topics.

6. Promotes information privacy and security awareness through multiple platforms.

7. Supports patients, staff, faculty, and students by responding to questions, providing guidance, and facilitating issue resolution.

8. Responds to and facilitates data subject requests.

9. Participates on strategic project teams to develop and implement improvements related to information privacy.

10. Develops and maintains privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines based on best practices, compliance requirements, and operational needs.

11. 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

1. Conducts investigations related to information privacy and security incidents. Clearly and accurately documents investigation, findings, analyses, and response activities.

2. Takes appropriate steps to respond to and report violations of applicable policy and privacy laws.

3. Conducts privacy compliance audits and prepares written and oral reports on these audits for leadership.

4. Coordinates the implementation of Business Associate Agreements and other relevant data access agreements.

5. Develops and presents training materials related to information privacy and security topics.

6. Promotes information privacy and security awareness through multiple platforms.

7. Supports patients, staff, faculty, and students by responding to questions, providing guidance, and facilitating issue resolution.

8. Responds to and facilitates data subject requests.

9. Participates on strategic project teams to develop and implement improvements related to information privacy.

10. Develops and maintains privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines based on best practices, compliance requirements, and operational needs.

11. 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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