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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The Office of Research Protections (ORP) seeks qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Director of Education and Outreach (Research Compliance Manager - Manager level), which is a leadership role, reporting to the Executive Director of Ethical Research and Outreach. This position is responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and oversight of a comprehensive education and outreach program supporting the university’s research enterprise.

Serving as a subject matter expert, the Assistant Director translates complex regulatory and ethical requirements into accessible, actionable education for faculty, staff, and students. The role advances research integrity and security by aligning educational initiatives with federal regulations, accreditation standards, and national best practices, while fostering collaboration across institutional units.

Primary Responsibilities:

Strategic Education and Training:

• Curriculum Development: Design and maintain advanced education and training programs addressing research compliance, integrity, and security.
• Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR): Oversee RCR training delivery and tracking to ensure institutional and federal compliance.
• Needs Assessment: Identify knowledge gaps within the research community and compliance committees to inform targeted educational interventions.
• Instructional Delivery: Coordinate multiple instructional formats, including in-person workshops, webinars, and web-based modules.
• Program Evaluation: Implement assessment metrics and continuous improvement strategies based on participation data and learner feedback.

Communications and Outreach:

• ORP Publications: Lead content development and editorial oversight of the ORP newsletter and related communications.
• Institutional Messaging: Manage the preparation and dissemination of official announcements related to policies, regulatory updates, and training opportunities.
• External Engagement: Oversee social media and outreach strategies to promote ORP resources and initiatives.
• Committee Support: Assist with recruiting non-affiliated community members for university compliance committees.
• Professional Representation: Represent the university at national conferences and collaborat