Research Integrity Coordinator

Portland, Oregon
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  • Company Portland State University
  • Address 97201 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Portland State University
Position Details
Position Details
Proposed Start Date10/16/2024
Classification TitleLegal and Compliance
RankN - No Rank
Working TitleResearch Integrity Coordinator
Department400501 - RIO Research Integrity Admin
Position NumberD92990
RepresentationAU - AAUP
RenewableRenewable
End date, if applicable
Position FTE1.0
Tenure StatusF - Fixed Term


Position Summary
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 27,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.
For information about Research Integrity, please visit https://www.pdx.edu/research/research-integrity-compliance-programs
Position Summary
The Research Integrity Coordinator is a professional staff member in the division of Research and Graduate Studies (RGS) at Portland State University (PSU), the unit responsible for managing federally-required compliance programs associated with research activity.
This position serves as a member of the Research Integrity and Compliance team responsible for
  1. issuing compliance and ethics approvals to University researchers for a large volume and diverse portfolio of both sponsored and non-sponsored research;
  2. negotiating collaborative agreements with external research partner institutions; and
  3. overseeing multiple research compliance review committees, including the Institutional Review Board for the protection of human subjects (IRB), the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC).
The Research Integrity Coordinator utilizes subject matter expertise to review a diverse portfolio of research compliance protocols. They execute ethical and regulatory compliance review and determinations for research conducted in support of the University’s academic mission; provide regulatory interpretation; and inform policy development and implementation. This position reports to the Director of Research Integrity and Compliance Operations (Director).
In accordance with the AAUP collective bargaining agreement this position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Article 17 Section 11 refers : https://www.pdx.edu/academic-affairs/sites/academicaffairs.web.wdt.pdx.edu/files/2023-02/AAUP%20CBA%202021-2024%20Watermark%20Art%2018%20Updated%20Amendment%202022%2012Dec08.pdf
Minimum Qualifications
  • BA/BS with related experience in Research Integrity
  • General understanding of Research Integrity regulations, and best practices for conducting ethical research
  • Experience using multiple resources and references to understand complex regulations and research ethics
  • Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficient with database applications, spreadsheets and workbooks, and digital communication tools
Preferred Qualifications
  • BA/BS with 3+ years of related experience
  • Knowledge of overall research administration in a University environment
  • Professional experience in providing administrative or compliance support to faculty committees
  • Working experience with formal documentation
  • Experience maintaining and updating websites and web content
  • Demonstrated reasoning and problem solving skills by making effective decisions and recommendations in the workplace
Key Cultural Competencies
  • Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
  • Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
  • Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
  • Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/HoursMonday to Friday 9am-5pm. Flexible work arrangements offered.
Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
The starting annual salary for this position will be $51,984, but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors such as years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, internal equity, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview
Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator


Search Details
Posting Close Date09/24/2024
Projected Close Date for PostingCloses
Application screening begins09/12/2024
Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/45842


Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * This position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Are you currently employed as an AAUP academic professional?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * What is your highest degree earned?
    • Associates
    • Bachelors
    • Masters
    • PhD
  3. * Please list the computer software you are prepared to use on the job (i.e., MS Word, Excel, Banner, etc.). For each, self-evlauate your skill level.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * In 2-4 sentences, please describe your experience in program administration.

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * In 2-4 sentences, please describe why this job appeals to you.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * How did you first find out about this position?
    • PSU Website
    • Indeed.com
    • HERCJobs
    • Urban League of Portland
    • Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
    • Oregon Employment Department
    • Social Media
    • Person Referral
    • Career Builder
    • Glass Door
    • Other - Please describe in the next Question
  7. If you selected Other, please describe.

    (Open Ended Question)



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  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Professional References
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