Sr. Privacy Analyst

Sr. Privacy Analyst at Strategic Education, Inc

The Sr. Privacy Analyst’s primary responsibility is to serve as an internal point of contact for all privacy matters within the information technology department. In this role, the Sr. Privacy Analyst will proactively monitor, interpret, and communicate changes in data privacy regulations across all regions where SEI operates, supporting the SEI legal department. The Sr. Privacy Analyst manages all privacy technology and processes like DSARs, RoPA, PIA, Vendor and Third-Party Oversight, Training and Awareness, Audit and Reporting, Regulatory Monitoring, and Privacy-by-Design Practices.

The Analyst will manage third party vendors managing privacy and technology providers in the data privacy space. This role partners with cross-functional teams, including Legal, IT, Security, HR, and Marketing, to embed privacy-by-design principles, scale compliance practices, and anticipate evolving regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Program Implementation

• Coordinate privacy initiatives across SEI, ensuring policies and practices align with global regulations.
• Embed privacy-by-design practices across business processes in collaboration with Legal, IT, Security, and HR.

Privacy Vendor Oversight

• Manage privacy technology platforms (e.g., OneTrust), serving as the primary liaison for issue resolution, integration, and optimization.
• Oversee third-party and vendor relationships, ensuring contracts (including DPAs), escalations, and performance meet privacy and compliance requirements.
• Partner with privacy and technology providers to identify solutions, drive accountability, and maximize program value.

Regulatory Monitoring

• Track, interpret, and forecast global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, FERPA, HIPAA, EU, and other regions).
• Provide compliance guidance and risk assessments based on emerging regulatory requirements.

Project Leadership

• Lead privacy-related projects from planning through execution, ensuring accountability and timely delivery.
• Conduct and maintain RoPA, PIAs, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential issues.

Additional Duties

• Develop and deliver privacy training and awareness programs across the organization.
• Support and contribute to audits, documentation, and program reporting.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in SEI’s privacy program.

Job Skills

• Privacy-By-Design Methodologies: Expertise in embedding privacy-by-design principles and methodologies, ensuring these principles are incorporated into organizational processes, vendor engagements, and privacy program initiatives.
• AI and Machine Learning: Understanding of AI and machine learning models, with a focus on identifying and addressing privacy implications, data use limitations, and ethical considerations.
• Knowledge of Privacy Regulations: Familiarity with GDPR, HIPAA, FERPA, CCPA/CPRA, and other state-level or global privacy regulations. Ability to align program management activities, vendor oversight, and company policies with evolving legal requirements.
• Data Literacy: Strong skills in understanding, interpreting, and working with data, including identifying privacy risks in data collection, management, and use.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Proven ability to manage external vendors and technology partners, ensuring accountability, quality, and compliance with privacy requirements.
• Project Management: Skilled in developing and maintaining project plans, tracking deliverables, and coordinating cross-functional initiatives to support privacy objectives.

In addition to the qualifications above, the candidate should possess the following skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), capable of influencing without authority.
• Ability to balance risks in ambiguous and complex situations.
• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills, especially in leading or contributing to global and cross-functional teams.
• A high level of motivation to contribute and grow within a complex and evolving private landscape.
• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret numeric data and apply statistical principles in risk analysis and program reporting.

Work Experience

• 5+ years of experience in privacy/compliance role or related fields.
• Experience managing global privacy regulations across U.S., Europe, Australia and beyond.
• Vendor management and contract review experience, including DPAs.
• Familiarity with privacy management tools and collaboration platforms.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate designs, proposals, and results; and negotiate options at management levels.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in law, Data Privacy, Information Governance, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Certificates, Licenses And Registrations

• Professional certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, or CIPT strongly preferred.

Other

Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise. For most roles travel would not be common. Travel may involve plane, car or metro. In accordance with ADA policies, reasonable accommodation regarding travel limitations can be provided. Travel will be more common for roles such as Account Executives (25 - 50%), senior leaders (10 – 20%) or Capella Core Faculty (5 – 10%). Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role. If so, this would include being mobile within the office, including movement from floor-to-floor using elevators or stairs.

If offsite or hybrid role, you must have access to work in a setting which enables you to meet all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location. Faculty and Federal Work Study roles require access to work in a setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including computer, privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location. This role may require lifting; however reasonable accommodation will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies. Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem-solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers. Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warranty. Accommodations related to schedule may be considered. Able to access information using a computer. Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Benefits

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

About Strategic Education, Inc

SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

$92,700.00 - $139,100.00 - Salary

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.

Key skills/competency

• Data Privacy
• GDPR
• CCPA/CPRA
• HIPAA
• FERPA
• Vendor Management
• Project Management
• Risk Assessment
• Privacy-by-Design
• OneTrust