Princeton University is among the world’s foremost educational institutions. The fourth-oldest college in the United States, it is an independent, coeducational, nondenominational university that provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering.
As a global research university, Princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels of distinction in the discovery and transmission of knowledge and understanding. At the same time, Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching.
Princeton’s educational mission is to prepare students to pursue meaningful lives and to help address the challenges of the future. To this end, the University aims to enroll the most capable students from all parts of the world and to provide them with an educational experience that strengthens their intellects, sharpens their skills, expands their horizons, and prepares them for leadership—all while pursuing the highest possible standards of excellence.
Living up to its informal motto, “In the Nation’s Service and the Service of Humanity,” the University has educated thousands of individuals who have dedicated themselves to public service and to serving communities in the United States and around the world. This mission also finds expression in the lives of Princeton’s alumni, arguably among the most loyal and generous of any American university. Their level of service and generosity to their university is legendary, exemplified by the extraordinary number of hours they give annually in service to the University and the extremely high participation rates of the Annual Giving program.
Princeton's Office of Information Technology
Princeton's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is committed to technology support and innovation that enables Princeton to achieve its mission: to advance learning through scholarship, research, and teaching of unsurpassed quality. OIT has responsibility for overseeing Princeton’s academic and administrative systems and the information technology infrastructure that supports them. OIT is proud of the fact that Princeton is widely seen as a leader in providing a robust infrastructure for campus computing and in identifying and deploying new technologies that enable academic innovation in teaching, learning, research, and scholarship.
OIT strives to enable communication and collaboration among information technology professionals and users of information technology at Princeton. OIT staff are committed to supporting all members of the University in their academic and administrative work.
Daren Hubbard - Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
Daren Hubbard Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
Daren Hubbard serves as Princeton’s Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. Hubbard has more than 25 years of leadership in higher education and strategy, having previously served as Vice President of Information Technology and CIO at Georgia Tech and as CIO and Associate Vice President at Wayne State University. He is an active member of several higher education technology advisory groups.
As the chief strategist and operational leader of the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the VP and CIO is responsible for providing strategic leadership to identify, develop and implement information systems, services and the technical infrastructure that enables the Princeton community to achieve its mission to advance learning through research and teaching of unsurpassed quality. The OIT organization has a staff of over 300 people working across six core functions: the information security office, enterprise infrastructure services, software and application services, the service management office, the project and technology consulting office, and operations and planning. Hubbard is responsible for successfully transitioning OIT to a new organizational structure, where it will be strategically aligned with other large, operationally focused units such as Facilities, University Services, Campus Life and Human Resources.
Hubbard holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Michigan and a Master of Library Science and Master of Business Administration, both from Wayne State University.
The Opportunity: Assistant CIO, Compliance & Risk Management
Princeton University seeks a dynamic and experienced Compliance and Risk Management Officer to join the Office of Information Technology’s senior leadership team. Reporting to the Vice President for Information Technology, the Assistant CIO of Compliance and Risk Management is responsible for leading the Office of Information Technology (OIT) team in ensuring that the university’s technology operations comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role involves monitoring compliance and risk management programs, tracking compliance activities, and providing training and guidance to staff. The Assistant CIO will provide leadership to OIT’s departments to ensure an organizational culture of compliance and ethical behavior. Lastly, the Assistant CIO provides leadership to the Senior Director of Digital Accessibility to ensure services provided to the campus community meet the digital accessibility requirements as defined by the University and government policies.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning:
Principal advisor to the Vice President for Information Technology on prioritizing and planning compliance and risk management programs to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
Lead the strategic planning and budgeting efforts for technological resources needed for compliance and risk management related programming.
In partnership with the VP for Information Technology, envision, prepare, and prioritize long and short-range compliance and risk management plans for applications; systems development, integration, and IT support resources needed.
Devise and coordinate multiple project schedules and related activities, from inception through project completion.
Proactively stay up to date with changes in laws and privacy regulations that may impact the university’s technology operations.
Leadership:
Lead OIT’s efforts to develop and implement compliance programs and policies to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
Lead efforts to develop risk management strategies.
Provide leadership to the various departments to ensure compliance with university policies and procedures and risk management programs.
Serve as a senior OIT representative at the university’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) and Office of Audit and Compliance (OAC) compliance review meetings.
Provide leadership to the Senior Director of Digital Accessibility in policy development and compliance related activities.
Operational Management:
Build tracking mechanisms to monitor compliance and risk management activities, including the preparation of compliance reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.
Oversee the completion of the Information Security Office’s compliance related initiatives.
Actively monitor progress on compliance and risk management initiatives. Proactively identify and implement action steps as needed.
Lead team efforts to develop and maintain systems, programming, and operations documentation related to compliance programs.
Identify support needed to the various departments to ensure all compliance programs are successfully completed.
Actively participate in professional associations to stay informed of best practices related to compliance programs and risk management strategies.
Proactively work with the Senior Director of Digital Accessibility on all aspects related to strategic planning, policy development, compliance and other digital accessibility services.
Job Qualifications and Expectations
Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Law, or a related field.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in a compliance role, preferably within a technology or higher education environment.
Strong knowledge of compliance regulations and standards, including data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, FERPA) and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively train and guide staff.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. High level of integrity and ethical standards.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional).
Experience with compliance management software and tools.
Familiarity with university policies and procedures.
Working Conditions:
This position is based at the university's main campus and may require occasional travel to other campuses or locations.
The Assistant CIO will work in an office environment and may need to attend meetings and training sessions outside of regular business hours.
Applications & Nominations
Princeton University's Office of Information Technology has partnered with Boyden Executive Search. For more information about this opportunity or to submit a cover letter and resume, please email:
Lisa Vuona has decades of experience in executive search and human resource management, primarily in the non-profit, healthcare and education sectors. She is distinguished by her track record and network, and by her approach, which combines the strategic power of data with a finely tuned ability to understand the client’s organization and identify high-caliber leaders who fit the culture.
Making the world a better place is Shaké Sulikyan’s mission in life. She has decades of experience in the nonprofit sector including senior leadership roles in healthcare, academic medicine, higher education, and social services. Shaké loves connecting nonprofit organizations and exceptional professionals and is honored to support social impact organizations throughout the United States. She currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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