Advancement Lead, Information Security
University of Chicago
Department
ADV Business Application Management
About the Department
The Advancement Technology team delivers the data, systems, tools, and technology strategy that power UChicago Advancement’s ambitious fundraising and engagement goals. Taking an enterprise approach to data and systems, the team develops and supports systems and tools that are consistent, scalable, and adaptable. In close collaboration with stakeholders across Advancement and the broader University, Advancement Technology translates program strategies into innovative, integrated solutions that enable, enhance, and accelerate fundraising and engagement outcomes. The team is committed to continuous innovation, centralized governance, and building partnerships that ensure technology investments are secure, future facing, and optimized for Advancement goals.
Job Summary
This role uses best practices and knowledge of to develop and implement information security and identity management solutions. Guides teams to deploy new technologies and manage existing security infrastructure as well as respond to cyber security incidents. Anticipates risks to the organization and leads security penetration testing and security awareness outreach.
Responsibilities
- Uses a deep understanding of IT security expertise to develop and implement security and compliance policies, guidelines, and safe practices for Advancement-wide technology systems, run access reviews, manage change controls, coordinate incident response, and deliver security reporting across platforms.
- Leads in-depth IT risk assessments and security design for UChicago Advancement; sets and governs data and platform security standards; integrates security into the vendor/SaaS lifecycle and change control.
- Designs job-based roles and permission models, establishes the access-review cadence, and sets standards for onboarding, role changes, and offboarding with HR and IAM.
- Leads incident readiness and response across Advancement systems, maintains runbooks, coordinates incidents with ITS Security, captures evidence, and drives remediation to closure.
- Leads the security analytics and reporting function, including metrics, data sources and quality standards, dashboards, and the annual audit plan.
- Leads security training and enablement, delivers role-based training and quick guides, and manages enrollment, completion tracking, and reporting.
- Maintains Advancement security documentation and records; supports security operations with Legal and HR in coordination with ITS Security.
- Seeks opportunities for professional development that will enhance job performance including attending webinars, seminars, building networks within the University and with colleagues at peer institutions.
- Uses a deep understanding of IT expertise to develop and implement security and compliance policies, guidelines, and safe practices for university for university-wide computing and networking systems.
- Leads teams to conduct in-depth information technology risk assessments; makes recommendations and designs improvements to IT security procedures.
- Guides communications with users to understand their security needs and supports the implementation of procedures to accommodate them. Ensures that user community understands and adheres to necessary procedures to maintain security.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Major in technology, computer systems, computer science or similar major.
Experience:
- Minimum five years of professional experience in nonprofit management, development, alumni relations, marketing, public relations, sales or similar field.
- Minimum two years of professional work experience in information security with emphasis on application and data security, IAM, and SaaS governance in enterprise environments.
Certifications:
- Related security certification, such as Security+, CISA/CISM, and CCSP.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the internal workings of the University as well as the technology tools available to the UChicago Advancement.
- Proficient with Salesforce permissions/security.
- Proficient with data classification.
- Proficient in planning and executing security audits and risk analysis.
Preferred Competencies
- Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to listen, speak, and write effectively.
- Manage confidential information with discretion and tact.
- Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Prioritize multiple projects and independently follow through with detail.
- Critically think and troubleshot.
- Work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Self-motivated and take initiative.
Working Conditions
- This position has a hybrid work schedule which includes weekly in office presence.
- Standard office environment.
- Travel to campus and/or non-campus locations for University business.
- Work evenings and weekends as needed.
- This position is located in Hyde Park at 5235 South Harper Court.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter, addressed to Hiring Committee (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.