IRB and Data Privacy Contractor
About The Position
Digital Promise is seeking an hourly contractor(s) to provide IRB and Data Privacy services to Digital Promise. Expected hours/week will vary, with a higher level of effort required when research proposals are due and projects are launched. Digital Promise anticipates being able to work with a contractor to provide advance notice of upcoming levels of effort. Specifically, the contractor will: Review or draft (working from prior existing templates), Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs) to ensure compliance with all privacy policies and requirements. As required for the drafting of DSAs, review all relevant data privacy policies and practices including federal, state, local and district level policies. Offer hands-on support to projects and individuals related to Institutional Review Board (IRB) compliance, including but not limited to submissions, continuing reviews, reliance agreements, non-research determinations and other required materials. Provide expert guidance and recommendations to DP staff regarding FERPA and COPPA laws to ensure compliance in our agreements and practices. Collaborate with the Digital Promise team on security incidents as needed. Review and make recommendations to improve data privacy training for staff.
Requirements
- At least four years of related experience.
- A bachelor's degree.
- Experience with IRB practices and procedures.
- Experience reviewing and drafting Data Sharing Agreements
- Expert knowledge of best practices for the sharing and management of nonpublic personal information, especially student (K-12) data.
- Strong expertise in FERPA, COPPA.
Nice To Haves
- A strong commitment to working toward Digital Promise’s mission and impact goals
- An interest in redesigning learning systems to better serve those who are historically and systemically excluded
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional team members to ensure information is shared, projects are completed on time, and goals are reached.
Responsibilities
- Review or draft Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs) to ensure compliance with all privacy policies and requirements.
- Review all relevant data privacy policies and practices including federal, state, local and district level policies.
- Offer hands-on support to projects and individuals related to Institutional Review Board (IRB) compliance.
- Provide expert guidance and recommendations to DP staff regarding FERPA and COPPA laws to ensure compliance in our agreements and practices.
- Collaborate with the Digital Promise team on security incidents as needed.
- Review and make recommendations to improve data privacy training for staff.
