State of Utah · 2 days ago
Student Data Privacy Specialist
Salt Lake County, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelThe State of Utah is seeking a Student Data Privacy Specialist to join the Utah State Board of Education. This role focuses on becoming an expert in student data privacy and collaborating with educational institutions to ensure compliance with data protection laws and best practices.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyLaw Enforcement
Responsibilities
Become an expert in student data privacy, data protection, and records management laws and best practices
Earnestly collaborate with team members
Give and seek critical feedback to improve team products and services
Establish and maintain positive, supportive, and professional relationships with privacy, cybersecurity, and records point persons in districts and charter schools across the state
Conduct close readings of technical documents, including data privacy agreements, contracts, and laws
Develop, implement, and maintain an updated process for receiving and addressing privacy complaints, questions, and concerns from parents
As needed, conduct thorough investigations into complaints and potential violations of student data privacy laws
Provide training and support to districts and charter schools on student data privacy best practices
Provide virtual and in-person professional development, both to USBE staff and districts and charter schools
Provide technical assistance and guidance to districts and charter schools on data privacy, data protection, and records management
Create training materials for educators and other school and district employees, such as interactive training modules, one-page explainers, animations, and videos
Create resources and guidance documents to help districts, charter schools, parents, and other stakeholders understand the law
Support 'monitoring' of districts and charter schools to assess compliance with Utah Code 53E-9-3, Board Rule R-277-487, and other federal and state laws
Work with districts and charter schools to remediate any identified areas of improvement
Support and train districts and charter schools in understanding and implementing data privacy agreements and best practices
Support districts' and charter schools' use of the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) to comply with state privacy law
Review districts' and charter schools' data privacy agreements
Participate in national partner groups, including the ongoing development of the National Data Privacy Agreement (NDPA)
Perform other related tasks as assigned and support other members of the team with their work. These additional tasks may include, but are not limited to: responding to and documenting data incidents, maintaining the student data privacy webpage, reviewing USBE contracts and data sharing agreements, reviewing bills during legislative session, maintaining USBE's data agreement repository, and documenting state contracts
Qualification
Required
Become an expert in student data privacy, data protection, and records management laws and best practices
Earnestly collaborate with team members
Give and seek critical feedback to improve team products and services
Establish and maintain positive, supportive, and professional relationships with privacy, cybersecurity, and records point persons in districts and charter schools across the state
Conduct close readings of technical documents, including data privacy agreements, contracts, and laws
Develop, implement, and maintain an updated process for receiving and addressing privacy complaints, questions, and concerns from parents
As needed, conduct thorough investigations into complaints and potential violations of student data privacy laws
Provide training and support to districts and charter schools on student data privacy best practices
Provide virtual and in-person professional development, both to USBE staff and districts and charter schools
Provide technical assistance and guidance to districts and charter schools on data privacy, data protection, and records management
Create training materials for educators and other school and district employees, such as interactive training modules, one-page explainers, animations, and videos
Create resources and guidance documents to help districts, charter schools, parents, and other stakeholders understand the law
Support 'monitoring' of districts and charter schools to assess compliance with Utah Code 53E-9-3, Board Rule R-277-487, and other federal and state laws
Work with districts and charter schools to remediate any identified areas of improvement
Support and train districts and charter schools in understanding and implementing data privacy agreements and best practices
Support districts' and charter schools' use of the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) to comply with state privacy law
Review districts' and charter schools' data privacy agreements
Participate in national partner groups, including the ongoing development of the National Data Privacy Agreement (NDPA)
Perform other related tasks as assigned and support other members of the team with their work. These additional tasks may include, but are not limited to: responding to and documenting data incidents, maintaining the student data privacy webpage, reviewing USBE contracts and data sharing agreements, reviewing bills during legislative session, maintaining USBE's data agreement repository, and documenting state contracts
Has experience in public schools, in any capacity (e.g. teacher, counselor, administrator, district employee, secretary, etc.)
Has strong interpersonal skills
Can prioritize work based on the evolving needs of districts and charter schools and the direction of supervisors
Is capable of developing a deep understanding of student data privacy laws, regulations, and best practices (you don't need to be an expert yet, but you need to be willing/capable of becoming one)
Has excellent written and oral communication skills and is motivated to provide timely responses
Can clearly and objectively communicate ambiguous and complex information
Graciously gives and seeks critical feedback
Is self-motivated and skilled at time management
Is able to create sustainable solutions to complex issues
Has a proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships
Willing and able to research and investigate solutions to new challenges or questions
Able to conduct thorough and detailed analyses of technical documents, including contracts
Has acute attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in written email responses, training resources, and guidance documents
Is patient and helpful
Demonstrates flexibility in their work and is willing to help out other team members as needed
Is proficient in using Google tools (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) and Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Preferred
Experience providing professional development for adults
Existing knowledge of student data security and privacy law
Experience creating or maintaining courses in Canvas learning management system
Has experience with digital content creation (e.g. interactive training modules, infographics, one-pagers, animations, videos)
Portfolio of digital content creations
Benefits
Generous paid time off
Top notch retirement plan options
A variety of medical insurance plans
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