Director, Data Governance & Security

Responsibilities

• Data Governance: Manage a transparent and consistent approach to role-based access to alumni and donor data within Advancement systems. Develop and maintain policies for the governance and management of data access. This includes the timely update of all confidentiality agreement and related documents, and issuing and tracking of signoff by relevant constituencies.
• Platform Security: Work with CISO office to establish roadmap for application, information and data security tools and policies as they relate to Advancement. Ensure alignment with OIT and CISO strategic planning. Oversee deployment and communication of new tools and policies to ensure that Advancement systems and data are secured to the greatest extent possible.
• Data Management: Set, communicate, and provide direction on data integrity protocols, data hygiene standards, and data management strategies. Collaborate with Data Strategy & Innovation colleagues to ensure that alumni and donor data is used in a manner that is consistent with laws and regulations, as well as University policies on data security and privacy. Establish, communicate and manage record retention policy in alignment with Advancement and University policies.
• Special Projects: Undertakes special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required. 8+ years of relevant practical experience.
• Skills: Proficiency with technology and systems. Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Discretion in dealing with highly confidential material. Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism and initiative. Excellent attention to detail; accuracy, flexibility and demonstrated ability to be proactive and to prioritize tasks. Strong problem-solving, data gathering and organizational skills. Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), CRM databases, ability to learn and manage alumni database information. Customer service orientation. Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions based on established policies and procedures, and ability to interact with department staff, University Advancement staff and campus partners. Commitment to University Advancement’s mission to inform, involve, and inspire Princeton’s global community of alumni and friends, and adhering to its guiding principles of High Performance, Innovation, Civility, and Collaboration.