The office assists researchers with the fulfillment of their responsibility for compliance with policies and regulations pertaining to research.

The RICP upholds the highest standards of ethical and responsible research by ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements. The program provides guidance and education to the research community and oversees the fair, thorough, and confidential resolution of concerns related to research misconduct. The program is committed to fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and professionalism in all research activities conducted at the university.

The Research Integrity Program Coordinator manages Virginia Tech’s research misconduct processes; maintains confidential case records according to university and federal policy; serves as a liaison between the division, committee members, faculty, staff, and students to coordinate research misconduct complaints, investigations, and inquiries; develops and updates training, educational, and outreach materials related to the responsible conduct of research; and assists with coordinating the Research Integrity and Scholarly Excellence lecture series.

The Research Integrity Program Coordinator will independently manage and perform a variety of programmatic duties for the RICP, ensuring daily operations are organized, accurate, and completed in a timely and professional manner.

The Research Integrity Program Coordinator is responsible for, but not limited to:
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the program, including managing the RICP general email inbox, coordinating meetings, and scheduling trainings.
• Assisting with the management of research misconduct cases: Receive, evaluate, manage inquiries, and provide compliance support, evidence management, coordination, and report drafting.
• Managing secure confidential case files, safeguarding sensitive information, documenting actions and evidence, meeting regulatory timelines, preparing reports for the Research Integrity Officer, and archiving files and records in accordance with federal and institutional requirements.
• Developing and updating educational, training, and outreach materials related to responsible and ethical conduct of research trainings; conducting training and performing outreach, and keeping the website up to date.
• Assisting with the oversight of regulatory compliance by interpreting requirements, ensuring adherence to federal regulations and university policies, maintaining compliance records, and coordinating with stakeholders and federal agencies.
• Drafting communications regarding research integrity expectations, research misconduct cases, and preparing communication materials for committee members, leadership, federal agencies, and faculty, staff, and students involved in cases and investigations. Drafts will be reviewed by the supervisor prior to dissemination.
• Compiling and analyzing data and identifying trends related to research misconduct cases and investigations.
• Developing and revising standard operating procedures and guidance documents for review and approval by the supervisor.
• Creating an organizational culture within the team and across the research community that provides a safe, supportive, and enriching environment.
• Serving as a liaison between the division, committee members, faculty, staff, and students to coordinate complaints, investigations, and inquiries.
• Providing excellent customer service to all staff, faculty, students, and committee members for case and investigation-related inquiries and needs.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in related field(s) or equivalent training or experience in a business administration, research, or compliance environment.
• Demonstrated customer service experience
• Strong analytical, time management, multi-tasking, communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work, organize, and manage a complex workload effectively under tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents such as research protocols, manuscripts, regulations, policies, standard operating procedures, and guidance
• Ability to maintain discretion, confidentiality, and impartiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health/science
• Knowledge of federal research misconduct regulations and the responsible conduct of research principles
• Prior experience in compliance, investigations, education, or research administration in an academic or medical center/school environment
• Prior experience supporting compliance committees
• Broad knowledge of research methods and terminology
• Familiarity with NIH, NSF, PHS, and other federal sponsor requirements related to research misconduct

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Starting at $62,000, commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

March 10, 2026

Additional Information

We are unable to sponsor work visas for this position.

This position is based in Blacksburg, Virginia.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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