Position Information Posting NumberSRGV7820 Working TitleRESEARCH INTEGRITY MANAGER Number of Vacancies1 LocationMcAllen, Texas DepartmentResearch Compliance and Export Control FTE1.0 FLSAExempt Scope of Job To manage allegations of research misconduct and conflicts of interest to ensure integrity in the design, conduct and reporting of research, including the development and implementation of educational programs, policies and procedures. Description of Duties + Conducts investigations into allegations of research misconduct. + Responsible for evaluating and making determinations of conflicts-of-interests. + Receives, manages, and leads investigations of allegations of scientific, research, and/or other scholarly research misconduct that includes fabrications, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research, and/or in reporting research results. + Conducts preliminary evaluations and/or research misconduct and provides recommendations to appropriate parties for further actions. + Receives, manages, and evaluates disclosures of outside interests to determine the existence of perceived or actual conflicts of interest in research. + Develops, implements, and monitors conflicts-of-interest management plans, as appropriate. + Receives, reviews, and investigates allegations of non-compliance pertaining to undisclosed outside interests. + Evaluates potential impact in research and recommends corrective actions. + Collaborates with stakeholders, other units and committees as appropriate including, Vice Deans of Research, Faculty Research Liaison Teams, Legal Services etc., as required, in the development of protocols for evidence sequestration, investigation process, and implementation of corrective actions. + Fosters a culture of compliance and research integrity by developing and delivering training programs in the responsible conduct of research including preparing and disseminating any necessary communications to the research community in relation to research integrity matters. + Maintains current on policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to state laws, federal regulations, and national trends influencing issues of research integrity/compliance. + Provides guidance, education and strategic consultation to researchers, staff, students, and administrators regarding the interpretation and implementations of the regulatory requirements for research integrity. + Participates in the development and/or revision of relevant institutional policies and procedures as necessary to reflect the current state of the fields. + Performs other duties as assigned. Supervision Received General supervision from assigned supervisor. Supervision Given Direct supervision of assigned staff. Required Education Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Preferred Education None. Licenses/Certifications None. Required Experience + Five (5) years of experience in research administration, research compliance, or performing job related duties;or + Three (3) years of the required experience with a Master’s Degree from an accredited University. Preferred Experience Experience obtained in a higher education environment. Equipment Use of standard office equipment, especially Microsoft suite programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, or equivalent email system. Working Conditions Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Other Experience convening and coordinating committees and working groups. Excellent communication, investigational, and organizational skills, with close attention to details. Ability to work with diverse constituents. Knowledge of state, federal research integrity/compliance laws and regulations. Physical Capabilities N/A Employment CategoryFull-Time Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience Position Available Date10/05/2024 Grant Funded PositionNo If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date Posting Detail Information EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. Special Instructions to Applicants Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Social Security Number Gender Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu. Additional Information UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need. All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development . Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44445 Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * Are you a current UTRGV employee? + Yes + No + * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions? + Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions + Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions + No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions + * Please select your highest level of completed education. + 6th grade education + 10th grade education + High School Diploma or GED + Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours + Bachelors Degree from an accredited university + Masters Degree from an accredited university + Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university + None of the above + * Please provide the field of study for your education: (Open Ended Question) + * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for: + Less than 1 year + 1 year + 2 years + 3 years + 4 years + 5 years + 6 years + 7 years + 8 years + 9 years + 10 years + Over 10 years + * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position? + Yes + No Applicant Documents Required Documents + Resume Optional Documents + Cover Letter/Letter of Application + Curriculum Vitae + Unofficial Transcripts + Reference Letter 1 + Reference Letter 2 + Reference Letter 3 + Certifications and Licenses + Training Certificates + Other Document + List of 3 References + Unofficial Transcripts 2 + Unofficial Transcripts 3 + Letter of Interest + Unofficial Graduate Transcripts + Additional Document