Privacy Professional I

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Tuition reduction

Retirement benefits

Job summary

University of Arizona is seeking a Privacy Professional I to support the university’s privacy program. The role assists with HIPAA compliance, risk assessments, incident investigations, and documentation across departments. Collaboration with cross-functional teams fosters privacy awareness and program improvements.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. The position offers full-time employment with benefits and a competitive salary range, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning.
• Experience or exposure to privacy regulations and program activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports HIPAA Compliance Program activities across departments and colleges.
• Coordinates or assists with privacy vendor reviews and risk assessments.
• Supports privacy training and awareness initiatives with HR collaboration.
• Assists with privacy incident intake, investigation, and remediation tracking.
• Maintains knowledge of privacy laws and helps update university privacy policies.

Skills

Privacy laws

Communication

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Cross-team collaboration

Document review

Privacy program basics

Curiosity & learning

Certification willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Privacy Professional I

Position Highlights

The Privacy Professional I 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 Professional I collaborates with cross-functional teams to support 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

• Supports program activities across departments and colleges designated as HIPAA Covered Components within the HIPAA Privacy Program.
• Assists with the annual review of HIPAA Covered Components and the annual HIPAA risk assessment process.
• Documents results of the annual assessments and supports remediation activities.

Vendor Privacy Support

• Coordinates the review and tracking of Business Associate Agreements; performs vendor privacy risk assessments; supports the Authorization to Operate process for certain applications storing or processing regulated data.
• Partners with cross-functional teams to review 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.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• 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 meticulously review documents.
• Familiarity with elements of a privacy program.
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn new and often complex topics, including privacy, legal regulations, and information security.
• Willingness to obtain a 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).

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct privacy experience is not required; relevant and transferable experience will be strongly considered for those with:
• Experience conducting or supporting investigations or other fact-finding activities.
• Experience documenting business processes.
• Experience coordinating or assisting with projects.
• Experience communicating with varied audiences.
• Experience handling sensitive or confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.

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

$59,404 - $74,254

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

8

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

PC1

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

11/23/2026

Contact Information for Candidates

Jim Lee, [e-mail]

Open Date

11/2/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

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