Privacy Analyst

Phase2 Technology; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Tuition reduction

Job summary

The University of Arizona is seeking a Privacy Analyst to support the HIPAA Privacy Program on the Tucson campus. This role coordinates program activities, assists with privacy risk assessments, and collaborates with multiple departments to strengthen privacy controls and training across the university.

The position reports to the HIPAA Privacy Officer, handles incident intake and investigation support, and contributes to policy maintenance and communications while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HIPAA program activities across departments and colleges designated as HIPAA Covered Components.
• Participate in HIPAA risk assessments and annual reviews of HIPAA components.
• Document assessment results; track action items and remediation activities.

Skills

Privacy laws

Cyber security

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Policy development

Contract review

Training delivery

HIPAA familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

3 years experience

Job description

Title

Privacy Analyst

Posting Number

req27070

Department

University Privacy

Department Website Link

University Privacy

Location

Tucson Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Privacy Analyst supports the University of Arizona's privacy program by assisting in the monitoring of compliance with federal, state, and international regulations, as well as internal policies and emerging privacy requirements. Reporting to the HIPAA Privacy Officer, this role supports the investigation of potential privacy incidents, contributes to breach risk assessments, and assists with required documentation, reporting, and mitigation activities. The Privacy Analyst collaborates with cross-functional teams to support privacy communication and training initiatives, participate in privacy assessments, and coordinate program activities across departments and colleges within the HIPAA Privacy Program.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

HIPAA Compliance Program:

• Coordinates program activities across departments and colleges designated as HIPAA Covered Components within the HIPAA Privacy Program.
• Participates in the annual review of HIPAA Covered Components and the annual HIPAA risk assessment process.
• Documents results of the annual assessments; tracks action items and remediation activities.

Vendor Privacy Support:

• Coordinates the review and tracking of Business Associate Agreements; performs vendor privacy risk assessments; coordinates the Authorization to Operate process for certain applications storing or processing regulated data.
• Partners with cross-functional teams to ensure appropriate safeguards and documentation are in place.

Training and Awareness Support:

• Supports privacy communication and training initiatives, including the development and updating of privacy training and marketing communications.
• Coordinates with human resources on training delivery, tracking, and reporting.

Privacy Incident Intake and Investigation:

• Supports privacy incident response activities, including incident intake, investigation, documentation, issue tracking, and remediation.
• Prepares summary reports for presentation to senior management and other stakeholders.

Privacy Program Support:

• Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal, state, and international privacy related laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Supports the development, maintenance, and annual review of university privacy policies and procedures.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and compliance standards.
• Understanding of other key subjects including cyber security and risk management.
• Strong communication skills for articulating privacy risks and policies.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to assess how state, federal, and international privacy requirements apply to specific situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering productive, respectful partnerships across teams and roles.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders on privacy matters.
• Ability to develop and enforce privacy policies.
• Ability to meticulously review contracts and data access requests for privacy compliance.
• Ability to translate complex privacy concepts into practical, easy-to-understand guidance for a variety of audiences.
• Familiarity with HIPAA requirements, Business Associate Agreements, or other regulated-data environments.
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn new and often complex topics, including privacy, legal regulations, and information security.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data privacy, business, information security, law, compliance, or a similar field
• Direct privacy experience is not required; relevant and transferable experience will be strongly considered for those with:
• Experience conducting or supporting investigations, incident response, audits, assessments, or other fact-finding activities
• Experience documenting findings, tracking remediation activities, and preparing clear reports for leadership and other stakeholders
• Experience coordinating projects or compliance activities across multiple departments
• Experience developing or delivering training, guidance, or communications for varied audiences
• Experience handling sensitive or confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
• Experience working in a higher education setting
• Certification from a relevant professional association, such as the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA), or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
• Experience in privacy risk assessments and compliance monitoring.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Legal Compliance

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$65,687 - $85,393

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

9

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

PC2

Job Family

Compl & Regulatory Affairs

Job Function

Legal & Compliance

Type of criminal background check required

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

11/2/2026

Contact Information for Candidates

James "Jim" Lee,

[e-mail]

Open Date

9/17/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

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