Research Integrity Compliance Officer

Job Details

Research Integrity Compliance Officer

Department: Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $65,000 - $80,000

Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2025-2026

FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins March 20, 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants With your online application, please upload a resume and a cover letter describing how you meet the minimum requirements, professional competencies, and any preferred qualifications. You will also be asked to enter the names and contact information of three professional references; candidates will be notified prior to contacting references.

The position is full-time and located in Eugene, Oregon, however remote or hybrid work requests may be considered.

Department Summary

The Office of the Vice President for Research & Innovation (OVPRI) promotes excellence in research at the University of Oregon. ... The Office of Research Integrity within the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation provides research compliance support across campus. ...

Position Summary

The Research Integrity Compliance Officer supports constituents in research compliance and policy needs with a strong emphasis on conflicts of interest, export controls, and congruence in cross-unit reporting, while coordinating as necessary across all regulatory functions. ...

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree AND Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in business, finance, research administration, regulatory compliance, international engagement or education, or related field; OR Advanced degree related to research integrity - such as a J.D.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to research, read, interpret, and apply complex and varying regulations.
• Ability to foster an environment that facilitates research, collaboration, and global engagement while effectively navigating an increasingly complex regulatory compliance landscape.
• Proficiency with multiple forms of information technology, including word processing, data entry, managing electronic information, general artificial intelligence tools, and database administration.
• Ability to think critically, assess risk, and discern which issues to escalate to senior members of the team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, combined with diplomacy and discretion.
• Ability to stay organized, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with team members, faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with overlapping deadlines and frequent interruptions while maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth.
• Handles highly complex and confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience with ethics or compliance policies, procedures, and programs.
• One year of experience with national security, shipping, visas, international engagement, international education, licensing, technology transfer, contracts, investigations, or compliance.
• Advanced degree in research administration, law, business administration, management, public administration, public policy, research ethics, international education, or a closely related field.
• Experience in a research-intensive higher education environment.
• Experience applying export control regulations or other federal regulations.