Current Employees:
If you are a current Staff Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position please review this tip sheet.
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research & Scholarship (OVPRS) Research Security Office has an exciting job opportunity for a Research Security Analyst reporting to the Director Compliance & Research Security/Research Security Officer.
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Research Security Analyst reports to the Research Security Officer in carrying out the research security policies and procedures throughout the University assisting in training and rendering expert advice to faculty staff and University leadership in all research security-related matters. The Research Security Analyst is responsible for coordinating University-wide activities with key university stakeholders that contribute to the Universitys research security program in the areas of research security export control foreign influence and conflict of interest.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Supports the Research Security Officer in developing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with university and federal regulations.
2. Follows established procedures to assess prioritize integrate and evaluate information from multiple sources to identify concerning behaviors and escalate highrisk incidents.
3. Monitors research security risks and communicates and reports findings to the Research Security Officer.
4. Aids in developing education and communication tools for the research community and updates materials as needed.
5. Collaborates with Schools Colleges and Central Offices to promote compliance with federal research security regulations through outreach and training.
6. Works with Research Administration Technology Transfer Export Control Disclosures & Scholarly Activities Management Risk Management Research Integrity IT HR General Counsel and University Compliance to provide timely research security guidance and verify compliance.
7. Assists with periodic risk assessments to identify research security risks and develops mitigation strategies to prevent future risks.
8. Investigates emerging research security threats and analyzes vulnerabilities in systems and networks.
9. Drafts and monitors riskmitigation and remediation plans to ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements.
10. Supports the development oversight management and recordkeeping functions of UMs Research Security Program.
11. Evaluates information received from referrals reports publications and cyber data to determine potential security concerns.
12. Escalates highrisk incidents to appropriate stakeholders for further review and investigation.
13. Implements measures that strengthen research security controls and reduce exposure to identified risks.
14. Engages with campus partners to deliver research security training outreach and awareness initiatives.
15. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelors degree in relevant field required
Experience:
Minimum three (3) years of experience in research research administration export compliance and/or other relevant field (sponsored programs foreign influence etc.). Any appropriate combination of relevant education experience and/or certifications may be considered.
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nations premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.
With more than 20000 faculty and staff the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students patients and communities locally and globally.
We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose collaboration and service.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffRequired Experience:
IC