"Assistant Vice President, Research Compliance"

Job Details

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Assistant Vice President, Research Compliance

Posting Number: 2026069

Location: San Marcos

Department: Research, Integrity & Compliance

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: Commensurate with experience

Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., research administration, law, public policy, science, or ethics)
• Federal Research Regulations: Comprehensive understanding of laws, policies, and guidance governing:
  • Human subjects research (Common Rule, IRB regulations)
  • Animal research (OLAW, USDA, IACUC standards)
  • Biosafety (NIH Guidelines, CDC/USDA Select Agent Rules)
  • Conflict of Interest (PHS, NSF, institutional policies)
  • Export Control (EAR, ITAR, OFAC)
  • Research Security (NSPM-33, DOE requirements, CUI, GA-48)
  • Research Misconduct (ORI standards)
  • Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR training mandates)
• Institutional Policy Frameworks: Familiarity with university governance structures, academic research environments, and internal compliance protocols.
• Risk Management & Ethics: Knowledge of ethical principles in research, risk assessment strategies, and investigative procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:
Doctoral degree or JD

Job Description:
The Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Research Compliance will serve as the primary contact for research administration, faculty researchers, and regulatory agencies. The individual hired will manage the Human Research Protection Program for both university-driven and faculty-driven human subject research, adhering to the new Common Rule and its subparts, as well as FDA regulations on good clinical practices and clinical trials. 

Responsibilities include developing training materials for regulatory committee members, researchers, and compliance staff, and implementing policies, procedures, and guidance under federal, state, and local regulations, as well as university policies. 

The AVP for Research Compliance provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the university’s research compliance programs, ensuring ethical conduct, regulatory adherence, and institutional integrity across all research activities. As the university advances toward R1 status, the AVP will play a pivotal role in scaling compliance infrastructure, fostering a culture of responsible research, and supporting faculty in navigating complex regulatory landscapes. 

Job Duties:

• Serves as a senior leader within the Division of Research, responsible for shaping and overseeing the university’s comprehensive research compliance framework.
• Provide strategic direction and operational leadership across multiple compliance domains, including human subjects research (IRB), animal care and use (IACUC), biosafety (IBC), conflict of interest (COI), export control, research security, research misconduct, and responsible conduct of research (RCR).
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and university leadership to develop and implement policies that promote responsible research practices.
• Develop, design, and provide high level educational programs that promote awareness and understanding of research ethics and regulatory obligations.
• Managing and training compliance staff, providing daily supervision of research compliance activities, and ensuring the team excels in all aspects of regulated research compliance.

Additional Information to Applicants:

Job Open Date: 10/06/2025

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices:

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54441

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54441 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.