Research Integrity Administrator

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Office of Research Integrity supports the Rice research community’s highest standards of research integrity and scholarly excellence. The office partners with faculty, staff, and students to foster an innovative and productive research environment within an appropriate ethical, legal, and professional framework. Through collaboration, education, and administrative support, the office helps ensure that research activities are conducted responsibly and in compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.

The Office of Research Integrity supports the Rice research community’s highest standards of research integrity and scholarly excellence. The office partners with faculty, staff, and students to foster an innovative and productive research environment within an appropriate ethical, legal, and professional framework. Through collaboration, education, and administrative support, the office helps ensure that research activities are conducted responsibly and in compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.

The Compliance Administrator III oversees and facilitates the coordination and enhancement of conflict of interest and research integrity programs in accordance with Rice’s mission. This position assists in developing and implementing departmental initiatives while providing administrative and program support to the department.

The ideal candidate works independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, and other university stakeholders. The successful candidate will have three or more years of research compliance experience, strong analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to effectively manage compliance activities and interpret regulatory requirements. This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration, with a minimum of two days in the office per week.

Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range: $73,326 - $85,000

• Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
  • In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience in research ethics and compliance within higher education, above and beyond what is required, may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
• 3+ years of related experience in research compliance activities
  • In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.

• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements for university research (e.g., research integrity, conflicts of interest, research security, intellectual property protection, and research commercialization)
• Advanced knowledge of university research administration, including sponsored programs and related reporting requirements
• Significant working knowledge of research administration procedures and terminology, including programmatic solutions that meet standard and unique federal and industry agreement requirements
• Ability to lead committees and teams to achieve university and departmental goals
• Demonstrated ability to manage and analyze digital business data, including tracking key performance indicators and preparing administrative reports for appropriate oversight and action
• Outstanding customer service approach that simultaneously supports multiple stakeholders and achieves successful resolutions
• Ability to communicate complex and highly technical issues professionally, clearly, concisely, and persuasively to all levels of the institution (e.g., university administrators, faculty, students, and other research personnel)
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities of varying complexity and visibility
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality and privacy of sensitive matters using tact and sound judgment
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals and groups

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• 2 years of experience managing staff or teams
• Certification in one or more areas of research compliance (e.g., Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified IRB Professional (CIP), Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA), Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC), etc.)
• 2 years of experience…