Research Integrity Coordinator, Office of the Vice President for Research

Research Integrity Coordinator

Office: Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors

Location: Austin, TX

Hours: 40 hours per week, FLSA status exempt, immediate start, expected to continue.

Benefits

• 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Eligible for hybrid telework schedule

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package. For more details, please visit the Human Resources website.

Purpose

Provides support to the Associate Vice President for Research and Research Integrity Officer.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RIO in carrying out research misconduct cases in accordance with federal and university policies.
• Coordinate with VPR portfolio staff to improve communication and transparency in research misconduct cases.
• Partner with VPR stakeholders, including the Provost's Office, Deans, ADRs, and others, to develop a principle‑based approach to research integrity and ethics.
• Develop and establish processes for research misconduct‑related policies and procedures, assess existing policies, and make recommendations for revisions or sunset.
• Coordinate with the RIO to select technical experts and investigative committee members, develop training materials, and provide administrative support throughout the process.
• Manage the RIO’s calendar, prepare agendas and meeting materials, attend meetings, and produce minutes as requested.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and memoranda related to the RIO and research integrity processes.
• Collaborate with representatives of the Office of Legal Affairs, University Ombuds Offices, Risk and Compliance Services, the Provost's Office, and other entities to provide documentation, resources, and processes as needed.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of responsible level experience in program administration or program coordination.
• Ability to build strong and trusting relationships with faculty, scientists, postdocs, students, and administrators.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, effective planning and organizational skills.
• Understanding of research ethics and integrity, with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and other PC applications.
• Innovation, independent judgment, willingness to take initiative, and confidentiality.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in social sciences, social work, or related discipline.
• Experience in a confidential role such as graduate coordinator or advisor.
• Coursework, training, or prior position involving research ethics or ethical dilemmas.
• Previous work handling research misconduct cases or working in a research support office or unit at a university.

Salary

$55,000 + depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees who have access to compensation information cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access, unless the disclosure is in response to a formal complaint, in furtherance of an investigation, or consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

During the hiring process, applicants will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form and present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documentation must be presented no later than the third day of employment.

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Title IX and Clery Act

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). All prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. The report is available through the university compliance services.