Research Integrity Coordinator, Office Vice President Research, Scholarship, and Cre

Research Integrity Coordinator, Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship, and Creative Endeavors

Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Provides support to the Associate Vice President for Research, Research Integrity Officer.

• Assists the RIO in carrying out research misconduct cases in accordance with federal and university policies.
• Partners with VPR stakeholders to develop a principle-based approach to research integrity and ethics, improve communications and transparency in the research and publication process.
• Develops and establishes processes for research misconduct‑related policies and procedures, assessing their consistency with peer institutions.
• Coordinates with the RIO to select technical experts and investigative committee members, provides training and administrative support throughout the process.
• Strategically manages the RIO calendar and related logistics, prepares agendas, minutes and reports.
• Prepares correspondence, reports and memoranda with limited direction.
• Collaborates among university entities and provides documentation, resources and processes as needed.
• Other related functions as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of responsible level experience in program administration or program coordination.
• Ability to build strong trusting relationships with faculty, scientists, postdocs, students, and administrators.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to manage a multifaceted research ethics portfolio.
• Strong attention to detail, effective planning and organizational skills, knowledge of research ethics and competency with Microsoft Office 365 and other PC applications.
• Innovation and independent judgement; willingness to take initiative in developing the portfolio across disciplines and maintaining confidentiality.

• Advanced degree in social sciences, social work or related discipline.
• Experience in a confidential role such as graduate coordinator or advisor.
• Coursework, training, or previous position involving research ethics or ethical dilemmas.
• Experience handling research misconduct cases or working in a research support office.

$55,000 + depending on qualifications

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment.