Associate Director of Research Security and International Compliance

Associate Director of Research Security and International Compliance

Working Title: Associate Director of Research Security and International Compliance

Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Vice President - REDI

Department: 539001 - Sponsored Programs Accounting

Pay Rate: Maximum Starting $85,000

Is this a grant-funded position? Yes. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon continued funding.

Beginning Review Date: 05/31/2026

About JMU

Mission: We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision: To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Situated in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.

JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation...

General Information

The Associate Director of Research Security and International Compliance provides strategic leadership for the university's research security program and oversees compliance initiatives within the Office of Research Integrity and Compliance (ORIC). This senior role ensures institutional alignment with federal mandates, mitigates risks related to foreign influence and cybersecurity, and promotes ethical research practices through comprehensive training and oversight. The Associate Director collaborates extensively with International Research and Engagement Services (IRES), Office of Sponsored Programs Administrative Services (OSPAS), Sponsored Programs Financial Administration (SPFA), University Legal Counsel, the University Compliance Officer and Risk Management to safeguard the research enterprise and maintain compliance with evolving federal requirements...

Duties and Responsibilities

Research Security Program Leadership

• Provide strategic direction for the design, implementation, and maintenance of a university-wide research security program...

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Oversight

• Oversee the expanded development, implementation, and evaluation of the university's RCR program...

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

• Lead risk assessments of research projects, personnel, and international collaborations...

Training and Outreach

• Develop and deliver advanced training programs...

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure institutional compliance with federal research security and RCR requirements...

Export Controls and International Compliance

• Support development and dissemination of export control policies...

Strategic Collaboration and Planning

• Work closely with the Head of IRES...

Additional Responsibilities

• Support the Office of Research Development (ORD) with research security needs.
• Support the Office of Sponsored Programs Administrative Services (OSPA) with research security needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., cybersecurity, research administration, ethics, public policy, or related discipline).
• Candidates must demonstrate substantial experience in research compliance, research administration, cybersecurity, or a related area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal research security and RCR requirements and emerging regulatory trends.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.

Application Details

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Conditions of Employment: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.jmu.edu/...