About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.
The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world’s leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.
We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.
At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu.
Departmental Overview
The Office of Ethics, Risk, and Compliance Services (OERCS) serves as an independent, objective resource to the Chancellor, the Compliance & Enterprise Risk Committee (CERC), and the campus community. Reporting to the Chief Ethics, Risk and Compliance Officer (CERCO), OERCS is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the University’s ethics, risk and compliance activities, and for developing a culture of accountability in which risk assessment and risk management (mitigation) are part of all campus practices and decision making activities. It will assist functional managers with mitigating material risks, complying with laws, regulations, and policies, and adhering to the ethical standards of the University.
As a key member of the Office of Ethics, Risk, and Compliance Services (OERCS) reporting to the Deputy Compliance Officer within the Chancellor’s Office, the Compliance Director and Chief Privacy Officer (“Privacy Officer”) is responsible for ensuring UC Berkeley’s commitment to protecting the privacy of personal information of research subjects, faculty, staff, students and other members of the community, including compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR, and other policies, state, federal, and international laws and regulations. The Privacy Officer updates and consults on UC Berkeley’s policies relating to privacy, anticipating and preparing for emerging issues and new privacy laws and regulations. In collaboration with other campus partners, the Privacy Officer plays a key role in areas such as information security, data privacy classification, research compliance, vendor contract review, data access and deletion requests, records management, and website privacy. The Privacy Officer participates in designing the campus response to privacy breaches and any other related incidents.
The Privacy Officer is responsible for collaboratively developing, implementing, and administering a unified privacy program for the Berkeley campus, and must be able to affect organizational change within the University context of complex information technology infrastructure and operations, and shared governance, mission, and values. The Privacy Officer will work independently on privacy related projects of diverse scope that require the development of innovative strategies for implementing compliance communication, training, and policies and procedures relating to privacy, including areas such as health information, human subjects research, emerging technology, and more.
The Privacy Officer plays a leadership role in a number of strategic committees, including the Compliance and Enterprise Risk Committee (CERC) , the Information Risk Governance Committee (IRGC) (as co-chair, and as lead of the subcommittee focused on privacy), and other IT and/or campus-wide and UC system-wide committees.
Infusing understanding and use of the UC privacy values and principles across the community in routine academic and administrative operations is fundamental to meeting the challenge of shifting expectations, new laws, and emerging technologies. A key responsibility of the Chief Privacy Officer is addressing this need, whether in clarifying the boundaries of personal privacy (which is at the heart of the complex issue of the commingling of University information with personal information) or in promulgating the expectation that University privacy and information security principles extend to relationships with partners and collaborators.
Responsibilities
Privacy risk monitoring
Privacy policy compliance lead
Campus coordination
Privacy breach management
Education and awareness
Electronic Communications
HIPAA Compliance
Records management
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted salary that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $150,000.00 to $200,000.00 annually.
The full salary range for this position classification is $117,000.00 to $226,000.00
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Mandated Reporter
This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please see the University of California Discrimination, Harassment, and Affirmative Action in the Workplace policy.
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