Research Integrity Program Coordinator
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Division of Scholarly Integrity and Research Compliance (SIRC) at Virginia Tech supports the business management of the Research Integrity and Consultation Program (RICP). SIRC is deeply committed to both the highest ethical standards in scholarship and to the proactive facilitation of basic translational and transformative scientific research for the improvement of the human condition across the world. The office assists researchers with the fulfillment of their responsibility for compliance with policies and regulations pertaining to research.
The RICP upholds the highest standards of ethical and responsible research by ensuring compliance with federal state and institutional requirements. The program provides guidance and education to the research community and oversees the fair thorough and confidential resolution of concerns related to research misconduct. The program is committed to fostering a culture of integrity accountability and professionalism in all research activities conducted at the university.
The Research Integrity Program Coordinator manages Virginia Techs research misconduct processes; maintains confidential case records according to university and federal policy; serves as a liaison between the division committee members faculty staff and students to coordinate research misconduct complaints investigations and inquiries; develops and updates training educational and outreach materials related to the responsible conduct of research; and assists with coordinating the Research Integrity and Scholarly Excellence lecture series.
The Research Integrity Program Coordinator will independently manage and perform a variety of programmatic duties for the RICP ensuring daily operations are organized accurate and completed in a timely and professional manner.
The Research Integrity Program Coordinator is responsible for but not limited to:
Managing the day-to-day operations of the program including managing the RICP general email inbox coordinating meetings and scheduling trainings.
Assisting with the management of research misconduct cases: Receive evaluate manage inquiries and provide compliance support evidence management coordination and report drafting.
Managing secure confidential case files safeguarding sensitive information documenting actions and evidence meeting regulatory timelines preparing reports for the Research Integrity Officer and archiving files and records in accordance with federal and institutional requirements.
Developing and updating educational training and outreach materials related to responsible and ethical conduct of research trainings; conducting training and performing outreach and keeping the website up to date.
Assisting with the oversight of regulatory compliance by interpreting requirements ensuring adherence to federal regulations and university policies maintaining compliance records and coordinating with stakeholders and federal agencies.
Drafting communications regarding research integrity expectations research misconduct cases and preparing communication materials for committee members leadership federal agencies and faculty staff and students involved in cases and investigations. Drafts will be reviewed by the supervisor prior to dissemination.
Compiling and analyzing data and identifying trends related to research misconduct cases and investigations.
Developing and revising standard operating procedures and guidance documents for review and approval by the supervisor.
Creating an organizational culture within the team and across the research community that provides a safe supportive and enriching environment.
Serving as a liaison between the division committee members faculty staff and students to coordinate complaints investigations and inquiries.
Providing excellent customer service to all staff faculty students and committee members for case and investigation-related inquiries and needs.
Required Qualifications
Degree in related field(s) or equivalent training or experience in a business administration research or compliance environment.
Demonstrated customer service experience
Strong analytical time management multi-tasking communication writing and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently prioritize work organize and manage a complex workload effectively under tight deadlines
Demonstrated ability to read analyze and interpret complex documents such as research protocols manuscripts regulations policies standard operating procedures and guidance
Ability to maintain discretion confidentiality and impartiality
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in health/science
Knowledge of federal research misconduct regulations and the responsible conduct of research principles
Prior experience in compliance investigations education or research administration in an academic or medical center/school environment
Prior experience supporting compliance committees
Broad knowledge of research methods and terminology
Familiarity with NIH NSF PHS and other federal sponsor requirements related to research misconduct
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Starting at $62000 commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
March 10 2026
Additional Information
We are unable to sponsor work visas for this position.
This position is based in Blacksburg Virginia.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Renee VanDyke at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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