IT Governance and Compliance Analyst (w/AI)

Virginia State University s Information Technology Services (ITS) department is seeking an IT Governance and Compliance Analyst (w/AI) to strengthen institutional compliance and technology oversight in a higher education environment with a particular focus on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This role ensures that AI technology practices align with academic integrity, regulatory requirements, and VSU s mission to support teaching, learning, student success, and institutional efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Higher Education Governance: Maintain IT governance frameworks that support academic, research, and administrative operations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and enforce compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and other security and higher education regulations.
• Audit Support: Coordinate AI collaborations and prepare documentation for internal and external audits, including accreditation-related technology compliance.
• Policy Development: Develop and coordinate AI related updates to policies, standards, guidelines for areas under ITS oversight such as data privacy, cybersecurity, ethical use of technology resources.
• Security Awareness: Use AI to monitor compliance with security awareness programs for faculty, staff, and students.
• Continuous Improvement: Track emerging AI governance regulations and compliance best practices in higher education and offer recommendations for process improvements.

Skills and Qualifications

• Technical Knowledge:
  • Familiarity with governance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL) and compliance standards (NIST, ISO).
  • Understanding of higher education systems (LMS, SIS, ERP) and AI data privacy requirements.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret complex compliance requirements for AI and apply them to academic and administrative contexts.
• Communication Skills: Strong ability to engage faculty, administrators, and technical teams in AI compliance initiatives.
• Experience:
  • 5-10 years in IT governance, risk, or compliance roles required.
  • Experience with AI Governance and Compliance in higher education or regulated environments preferred.
• Education: Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field preferred.

Work Environment

• Setting: Primarily onsite with flexibility of 2 days a week for remote work.
• Reporting: Reports to the Director of IT Governance, Risk & Compliance.