Privacy Director

Veracross; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

14 paid holidays

56 hours sick leave

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Veracross seeks a Privacy Director to oversee data protection across our global SaaS platforms serving independent K-12 schools. You will develop and implement privacy controls, policies, and programs to safeguard data and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will conduct DPIAs, manage data breach responses, and handle data subject requests while educating staff and collaborating with IT and operations. This role reports to the CISO and requires 3–6 years of privacy leadership experience, US work

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of privacy experience in SaaS or educational settings.
• Deep knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, and related global privacy laws.
• Experience building and managing privacy programs.
• Experience conducting privacy impact assessments and incident response.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• US work eligibility and privacy certifications preferred (CIPP/E or CIPP/US).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Veracross' data protection and privacy program.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA and other global laws.
• Create, review, and maintain privacy policies and procedures.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and monitor compliance.
• Lead data breach response and data subject requests.
• Educate employees on privacy best practices and drive awareness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement privacy by design.
• Serve as main point of contact for regulators and individuals.
• Stay current with evolving privacy trends and regulations.

Skills

Privacy knowledge

GDPR & CCPA expertise

Privacy impact assessments

Incident response

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Privacy certifications (preferred)

Education

Privacy certification (CIPP/E or CIPP/US) preferred

Job description

Company Overview

Veracross provides SaaS-based School Information Systems (SIS) designed to meet the specific needs of independent K-12 schools worldwide. Our one-record solution combines the power of a fully integrated single-record database, personalized communication tools, and an elegant architecture that is unique in our industry.

We are a growing, values-led community of employees in the US, UK and Australia who share a vision to unify school communities, improve the quality of education, and enhance learning.

Veracross is five product brands in one global tech company

• Veracross SISis a one-person, one-record school management platform
• Magnus Healthprovides cloud-based Student Health Record (SHR) solutions
• Digistormconnects with their communities throughDigistormWebsites,DigistormFunnel, andDigistormApps.
• Epraiseincentivizes student well-being and connects teachers, students, and families.
• Fireflyprovides an online learning space for students and teachers

Job Description

As the Privacy Director, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing Veracross' data protection and privacy program. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, and business operations, to ensure compliance with privacy laws and regulations, develop and maintain privacy policies and procedures, and educate employees on data privacy best practices.

You will be responsible for conducting privacy impact assessments, managing data privacy incidents, and responding to data subject requests. You will also serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory authorities and individuals regarding privacy-related matters. This position reports to the CISO.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Veracross' data protection and privacy program.
• Ensure compliance with relevant global privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR and CCPA.
• Create and update privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and monitor ongoing compliance.
• Manage and respond to data privacy incidents and data subject requests.
• Educate employees on data privacy best practices and raise awareness throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement privacy by design principles.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory authorities and individuals regarding privacy-related matters.
• Stay up to date with emerging global privacy trends, laws, and regulations.

• Strong knowledge of global privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR and CCPA.
• Experience developing and managing data protection and privacy programs in SaaS business environment
• Knowledge of data privacy impact assessments and incident response processes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Privacy certification such as CIPP/E or CIPP/US is preferred.
• Eligibility to work in the US.

Key Job Requirements

• 3 – 6 years of relevant global privacy experience in SaaS and/or educational setting
• 3 - 6 years of experience in privacy, legal, cybersecurity, compliance or related fields
• Deep understanding of global privacy laws/regulations to include GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, data protection frameworks and privacy industry best practices

• Familiarity with relevant student privacy laws including but not limited to FERPA, COPPA, PPRA
• Experience building a privacy program, supporting and/or administering one
• Experience conducting privacy impact assessments, privacy evaluation techniques and compliance
• Experience developing, delivering and overseeing privacy training and awareness activities
• Proven experience executing data and privacy program controls
• Exposure to AI governance, digital marketing privacy or emerging technology regulations
• Privacy certifications CIPP/E or CIPP/US preferred

• 3weeks of vacationper year
• 14 paid holidays per year (including the week off between Christmas and New Year's Eve)
• 56 Hours of paid sick leave annually
• Top tier benefits -
• Medical, Dental & Vision (Blue Cross Blue Shield & EyeMed)
• Veracross LLC Fidelity 401(k) Plan with Company match

Salary at Veracross is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. The compensation range for this position is $140k to $145k (annualized USD) in addition to annual bonus.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. Consideration and respect are the norm; and all team members are supported in reaching their full potential.