Privacy Director

Veracross · Wakefield, United States (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-23

Workplace: remote

Department: Infosec

Description

Company Overview

Veracross provides SaaS-based School Information Systems (SIS) designed to meet the specific needs of independent K-12 schools worldwide. Our one-record solution combines the power of a fully integrated single-record database, personalized communication tools, and an elegant architecture that is unique in our industry.

We are a growing, values-led community of employees in the US, UK and Australia who share a vision to unify school communities, improve the quality of education, and enhance learning.

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Job Description

As the Privacy Director, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing Veracross' data protection and privacy program. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, and business operations, to ensure compliance with privacy laws and regulations, develop and maintain privacy policies and procedures, and educate employees on data privacy best practices.

You will be responsible for conducting privacy impact assessments, managing data privacy incidents, and responding to data subject requests. You will also serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory authorities and individuals regarding privacy-related matters. This position reports to the CISO.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Veracross' data protection and privacy program.
Ensure compliance with relevant global privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR and CCPA.
Create and update privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Conduct privacy impact assessments and monitor ongoing compliance.
Manage and respond to data privacy incidents and data subject requests.
Educate employees on data privacy best practices and raise awareness throughout the organization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement privacy by design principles.
Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory authorities and individuals regarding privacy-related matters.
Stay up to date with emerging global privacy trends, laws, and regulations.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of global privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR and CCPA.
Experience developing and managing data protection and privacy programs in SaaS business environment
Knowledge of data privacy impact assessments and incident response processes.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
Privacy certification such as CIPP/E or CIPP/US is preferred.
Eligibility to work in the US.

Key Job Requirements

3 – 6 years of relevant global privacy experience in SaaS and/or educational setting
3 - 6 years of experience in privacy, legal, cybersecurity, compliance or related fields
Deep understanding of global privacy laws/regulations to include GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, data protection frameworks and privacy industry best practices
Familiarity with relevant student privacy laws including but not limited to FERPA, COPPA, PPRA
Experience building a privacy program, supporting and/or administering one
Experience conducting privacy impact assessments, privacy evaluation techniques and compliance
Experience developing, delivering and overseeing privacy training and awareness activities
Proven experience executing data and privacy program controls
Exposure to AI governance, digital marketing privacy or emerging technology regulations
Privacy certifications CIPP/E or CIPP/US preferred

Benefits

3 weeks of vacation per year
14 paid holidays per year (including the week off between Christmas and New Year's Eve)
56 Hours of paid sick leave annually
Top tier benefits -
Medical, Dental & Vision (Blue Cross Blue Shield & EyeMed)
Veracross LLC Fidelity 401(k) Plan with Company match

Salary at Veracross is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. The compensation range for this position is $140k to $145k (annualized USD) in addition to annual bonus.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. Consideration and respect are the norm; and all team members are supported in reaching their full potential.

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About the company

Veracross builds an integrated information system for K-12 private and independent schools. Its platform uses a single, unified database where each person has one record, enabling real-time data across all departments from admissions and student information to scheduling, finance, and communications. This structure supports seamless collaboration, secure data handling, and efficient operations school-wide. Veracross differentiates itself by focusing exclusively on the private/independent K-12 segment, offering a comprehensive suite of tools in one connected system and providing strong data security and customer support. Its goal is to unite school communities by delivering reliable software that improves the quality of education and learning outcomes.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Wakefield, Massachusetts

Founded

1978

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Veracross launched 2026 roadmap updates across Academics, Admissions, Business Suite, and Payments.
2026 partner network tops 200 integrations, strengthening stickiness and cross-sell opportunities.
Jay Fabian joined as CRO in February 2026; Aimee Rametta became CMO in June 2026.

What critics are saying

Private-equity ownership pressures Veracross for growth, margin expansion, and eventual exit by 2027.
Competition from PowerSchool, Blackbaud, and niche point solutions fragments budgets and workflows.
Any security breach or uptime failure would damage trust with independent schools immediately.

What makes Veracross unique

Veracross's one-person, one-record platform unifies SIS, payments, development, and business-office workflows.
BV Investment Partners backs Veracross, supporting disciplined growth and product expansion since 2019.
Firefly, Digistorm, ePraise, and Magnus Health broaden Veracross across K-12 operating needs.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Home Office Stipend
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

13%

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Park Square places Aimee Rametta as Chief Marketing Officer at Veracross. June 09, 2026 07:37 Park Square has placed Aimee Rametta as Chief Marketing Officer at Veracross, a PE-backed (BV Investment Partners) industry-leading education technology company that serves a global community of over two million frontline educators, students, parents, employees, and partners across 3,200+ independent K-12 schools in 60 countries. Rametta joins Veracross from WorkWave, a private equity-backed developer of cloud-based SaaS and fintech solutions for field service businesses, where she most recently served as Chief Marketing Officer. Over her eight-year tenure at WorkWave, she built the company's marketing function from the ground up, growing the team from six to 36 professionals across demand generation, brand, and product marketing while the business scaled from $50 million to $250 million in annual recurring revenue. Prior to WorkWave, Rametta worked as a marketing consultant serving consumer brands and educational institutions. She spent a meaningful portion of her career at News Corporation, where she held roles of increasing responsibility, ultimately serving as Vice President of Marketing, where she led brand initiatives across the Wall Street Journal, New York Post, and Fox News, and partnered closely with senior leadership on a global rebranding of News Corp. She began her career at Unilever as an Assistant Brand Manager, working across iconic brands including Dove and Snuggle. Rametta holds a B.B.A. in Marketing from St. John's University. More posts by Park Square Executive Search

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