Nerd Apply · 3 days ago
Data Privacy Specialist
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yrNerd Apply is building the data layer for education, and they are seeking a Data Privacy Lead to own privacy, security, and compliance. This role involves developing a robust privacy and security program, maintaining compliance, and ensuring the protection of student data.
Higher Education
Hiring Manager
Cooper Weissman
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain Nerd Apply’s privacy and security roadmap
Lead compliance efforts and certification processes (SOC 2, CCPA, and others as appropriate)
Ensure security practices scale alongside product and company growth
Serve as the go-to resource for customer questions related to privacy, security, and infrastructure
Support sales conversations with school and district security stakeholders
Represent Nerd Apply in relevant security conversations, groups, and conferences
Coordinate with outsourced legal counsel and security firms, setting clear objectives and deliverables
Keep Leadership, Sales, Marketing, and PR aligned on current security practices and messaging
Collaborate closely with product and engineering to assess risk and guide implementation
Understand the full data flow across all systems customers interact with
Advise on data migration, integration, and best practices
Step in to assist with manual data entry or remediation when necessary to unblock customers
Create and maintain internal and customer-facing security and compliance documentation
Ensure materials are clear, current, and usable across teams
Qualification
Required
Prior experience as an IT Director or senior IT leader at a high school or similar educational institution
Deep familiarity with student data privacy, security requirements, and institutional risk concerns
Comfortable explaining complex technical and legal topics to non-technical audiences
Credible, steady, and trusted in environments involving sensitive data
You're organized and reliable, with clear systems for managing priorities and risk
You learn quickly and stay current on privacy, security, and compliance best practices
You look for practical ways to reduce risk and improve processes over time
You bring a calm, credible presence to sensitive conversations
Benefits
Healthcare
Company
Nerd Apply
NerdApply is an AI-powered platform designed to help college advisors work smarter, not harder.
Founded in 2023
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Cooper Weissman
Founder/CEO
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