Research Integrity Coordinator, Office of the Vice President for Research

Job Posting Title: Research Integrity Coordinator, Office of the Vice President for Research –– Hiring Department: Office of the Vice President for Research –– Position Open To: All Applicants –– Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 –– FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA –– Earliest Start Date: Immediately –– Position Duration: Expected to Continue –– Location:

AUSTIN, TX

–– Job Details: General Notes The mission of the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is to foster the expansion of the scale, quality, and impact of scholarly endeavors at UT Austin. We are committed to building capacity, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and lowering the barriers and burden involved in scientific and creative inquiry through the development of an investigator-focused infrastructure that supports the needs of UT Austin’s research enterprise. UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Eligible for hybrid telework schedule Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered. Purpose Provides support to the Associate Vice President for Research, Research Integrity Officer Responsibilities Assists the RIO in carrying out research misconduct cases in accordance with federal and university policies. Reviews policies related to the research misconduct cases; assists and coordinates with VPR portfolio staff to review the processes, structures and materials that facilitate better communication and transparency in research misconduct cases; ensures compliance in research misconduct proceedings; offers support in handling research misconduct cases such as communication with complainants and respondents. Partners with VPR stakeholders (the Provost’s Office, Deans, ADRs, and others) to develop a principle-based approach to research integrity and ethics with the goal of improving communications and transparency to address conflict in the research and publication process. Tasks may include collaborating on innovative curricula development, programs to address difficult dialogues such as authorship disputes, data ownership, and intellectual property, developing content for RIO presentations to the campus community and administrators, maintaining a repository of research misconduct related material, and serving on committees to promote the ethical pursuit of scholarship at the university. Develops and establishes processes for research misconduct-related policies and procedures. Assesses the University’s research misconduct-related policies and standard operating procedures as consistent with peer institutions. Develops criteria to consider research misconduct-related policies for sunset, revision, or development; and ensures compliance with other regulatory institutions. Coordinates with the RIO to select technical experts and investigative committee members with various expertise to serve during the course of the research misconduct process. Tasks include identifying potential faculty for committee membership; developing and communicating appropriate training materials and guidance to selected committee members; and providing administrative support to the committee throughout the research misconduct process. Strategically manage the Research Integrity Officer’s (RIO) calendar and time related to RIO matters. This includes calendar support, prepare agendas and appropriate meeting materials, attend and produce meeting minutes as requested, and other necessary logistical details. Prepares correspondence, reports, and memoranda with limited direction and anticipate administrative needs of the RIO and research integrity process. Collaborates between representatives of The Office of Legal Affairs, University Ombuds Offices, University Risk and Compliance Services, the Provost’s Office, other university entities, and others; and provides documentation, resources, and processes, as needed, in these cases. Other related functions as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of responsible level experience in program administration or program coordination. Ability to build strong and trusting relationships with faculty, scientists, post docs, students, and administrators is essential to this position. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required to effectively and efficiently manage a multifaceted and complex research ethics and integrity portfolio. Must demonstrate strong attention to detail, effective planning and organizational skills, an understanding of research ethics and integrity and a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and other personal computer applications. Innovation and independent judgement with some oversight and a willingness to take the initiative in the development of the portfolio across disciplines and understanding and maintaining the importance of confidentiality. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications An advanced degree in social sciences, social work or related discipline. Experience in a confidential role such as graduate coordinator or advisor. Course work, training, or previously held position that involved research ethics or ethical dilemmas. Previous work handling research misconduct cases or working in a research support office or a research unit at a university. Salary Range $55,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, 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, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. 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