Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Manager, Privacy Services

at California IT in Education (CITE)

🏢 About California IT in Education (CITE)

California IT in Education (CITE) is a unique nonprofit serving K-12 technologists across California's education ecosystem, offering the rare opportunity to impact student data privacy at scale. Working here means contributing directly to educational equity through technology while collaborating with school districts, charters, and county offices. The remote-first structure allows for statewide impact without geographic constraints.

About This Role

As Senior Manager, Privacy Services, you'll lead initiatives helping California schools meet data privacy contract requirements while supervising software development and improving contracting processes. This role directly impacts student data protection across hundreds of educational institutions and drives program growth to achieve CITE's organizational objectives. You'll be at the intersection of education policy, technology implementation, and privacy compliance.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing data privacy contract requirements with California school district representatives, collaborating with software developers on privacy-focused enhancements, and analyzing contracting process improvements. You'll likely participate in virtual meetings with educational agencies across the state while developing strategies to advance program growth and optimize operations for CITE's nonprofit mission.

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🎯 Who California IT in Education (CITE) Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years program management experience specifically in education technology, data privacy, or public sector contracting
  • Possesses a bachelor's degree in education administration or business administration with understanding of K-12 education systems
  • Demonstrates advanced proficiency in both Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace with experience analyzing data privacy requirements
  • Shows proven ability to supervise software development teams while managing privacy compliance initiatives

📝 Tips for Applying to California IT in Education (CITE)

1

Highlight specific experience with California education data privacy laws (like SOPIPA or AB 1584) in your resume

2

Quantify your program management impact using metrics relevant to educational institutions (e.g., 'managed privacy compliance for X school districts covering Y students')

3

Demonstrate familiarity with both Microsoft and Google ecosystems since California schools use both platforms extensively

4

Show understanding of CITE's nonprofit mission by mentioning how your experience aligns with serving educational institutions

5

Include examples of improving contracting processes in regulated environments, particularly in education or public sector

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience with California K-12 education systems and understanding of their unique data privacy challenges', 'Specific examples of managing privacy compliance programs or improving contracting processes in regulated environments', "How you've supervised software development teams while maintaining focus on privacy and compliance requirements", 'Your motivation to work in a nonprofit serving educational institutions rather than corporate privacy roles']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → CITE's current initiatives and programs for California K-12 technologists (check their website and publications)
  • → California-specific student data privacy laws like SOPIPA and how they affect school technology contracts
  • → The structure of California's education system (districts, charters, county offices) and their technology needs
  • → Recent data privacy incidents or challenges in California schools to understand current pain points
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach helping a California school district assess their current data privacy contract compliance?
2 Describe your experience supervising software development teams while managing privacy requirements simultaneously
3 What strategies would you use to improve contracting processes across multiple educational agencies with different needs?
4 How do you stay current with evolving data privacy regulations affecting California K-12 schools?
5 Can you share an example of optimizing operations to achieve organizational objectives in a nonprofit or educational setting?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on corporate privacy experience without connecting it to education or nonprofit contexts
  • Failing to demonstrate specific knowledge of California's education system or data privacy regulations
  • Presenting generic program management examples without showing how they apply to K-12 technology or privacy compliance

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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