Description

The Director for Research Integrity and Security oversees the research-related compliance areas described below in close cooperation with all internal and external stakeholders. The Director establishes the necessary policies and procedures and administers the relevant programs to ensure compliance in those areas.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Five years of experience working with faculty and senior administrators on research compliance issues, or the equivalent
• Proven ability to comprehend and apply federal regulations.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information with the utmost discretion.
• Knowledge of legal, social, ethical issues surrounding research compliance matters.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively, to analyze and solve complex cases and achieve results in a fast-paced, deadline driven, environment with multiple priorities and multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to use legal, social, and ethical standards in making decisions in administration of Dartmouth policies related to research compliance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to convey complex information to a variety of constituents.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Fully relevant experience in research administration in higher education or healthcare is strongly preferred.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Kyle Hastbacka

Department Contact Phone Number

kyle.m.hastbacka@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Dean R. Madden, Vice Provost for Research

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Preferred, but not required

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Key Accountabilities

Description

Research Security Leadership -

• As the designed Director of Dartmouth's Research Security Program, establishes, revises, and oversees compliance with a research security program for Dartmouth that meets all federal requirements for foreign travel security, research security training, cybersecurity, foreign influence reporting, and export control training.
• Develops and oversees policies and programs as needed to address faculty and staff training requirements in these areas.
• With regards to research related international travel, the Director works with all institutional stakeholders to develop mechanisms and to monitor and support such travel to ensure compliance.
• Monitors all institutional and external developments related to research security. Addresses emerging requirements and areas of concern.

Percentage Of Time

35

Description

Conflict of Interest ( COI ) Management and Compliance -

• Serves as the designated institutional official for research related Conflict-of-Interest ( COI ) oversight and management.
• Guides and oversees the activities of the Conflict of Interest Committee ( COIC ).
• Oversees compliance with COI management and required federal and other reporting in cooperation with the Office of Sponsored Projects.
• Oversees required research related COI training.
• Maintains official institutional records related to the federally required research related COI disclosure and review process.
• Provides guidance to researchers and manages the approval process for commercial activities in Dartmouth space/using Dartmouth facilities (company activities).
• Responsible for the interpretation and application of federal regulations and federal and institutional policies on COI in research.
• Business owner of Dartmouth's COI online disclosure system, COI Rapport. Oversees regular updates and improvements.

Percentage Of Time

25

Description

Oversight of Ethical Research Practices -

• Identifies and supports best practices in research integrity campus wide.
• Oversees required researcher training and provides training in research ethics and responsible conduct of research as needed.
• Leads institutional response to allegations of research misconduct, Research Misconduct Allegations. Works with faculty panels and committees to pursue inquiries and investigations into such allegations according to federal regulations and Dartmouth policy.

Percentage Of Time

25

Description

Policy Initiatives -

• Leads research-related policy initiatives.
• Serves as a key resource to the Vice Provost for Research on the administration of research-related compliance issues.
• Advises the Vice Provost on legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures related to research, in partnership with all offices supporting the research enterprise.
• Works with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center ( DHMC ) on research-related regulatory and policy issues.
• Consults with and advises the Council on Sponsored Activities ( CSA ) on matters related to research.
• Together with OSP , maintains official institutional record of research-related training programs.
• Oversees development and maintenance efforts in connection with Research Integrity website.

Percentage Of Time

15

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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

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Performs other duties as assigned