Category:: Management/ Executive
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Department:: Division of Research
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Feb 12, 2025
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 02603
Position ID:: 185385

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Associate Vice President (*Management Confidential)

Salary: Commensurate with experience

The Associate Vice President for Research Ethics, Security and Compliance (AVP RESC) will provide vision and leadership on all matters related to research compliance. Reporting to the Vice President for Research and a member of the Vice President's senior management team, the AVP RESC will regularly participate in agency policy formulation relative to all aspects of Binghamton Research Compliance and oversee all aspects of compliance related to research, which includes human subjects protection; animal care and use; research involving radiation, biohazards and other controlled substances; financial conflict of interest; responsible conduct of research; and export controls. The AVP RESC serves at the pleasure of the President and ensures university compliance with appropriate federal and NYS regulations related to the university's research activities, including the responsibility for the implementation of education and training programs for faculty, staff and students in all areas of research compliance. This position provides strategic management and administrative leadership, policy direction, and oversight for research compliance and is endowed with the authority to act on behalf of campus leadership for compliance matters. Confidentiality is a primary expectation of this position. The AVP RESC serves as Institutional Official with our accrediting agencies and federal regulatory agencies.

*This is a Management / Confidential appointment that serves at the pleasure of the President and is not represented by any union.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide service-oriented oversight and daily operational management of the Research Compliance unit including staff management representing two state bargaining units and the Research Foundation
• Management of research oversight committees (IRB, IBC, IACUC, SCRO, ICIC, RSC)
• Serve in official capacities as the Institutional Official for the IRB and IACUC
• Serve as the Binghamton University Research Integrity Officer for research misconduct policy management
• Serve as the Research Security program Point of Contact
• Responsible for a comprehensive and clear oversight program for activities involving export-controlled technology and information for sponsored research
• Administrative oversight of the CITI training platform
• Administrative oversight of the HURON Click Pre Award and Compliance System (PACS) platform and serve on the PACS Officers Governance Group (POGG) for Binghamton University
• Service on the various Binghamton University committees on behalf of the Division of Research
• Ensure regulatory compliance and promote a positive culture of compliance and integrity
• Develop, review, revise, update, and/or provide input into research compliance policies and procedures
• Develop and refine operating procedures to implement policies and establish protocols to comply with federal, state and institutional reporting and certification requirements
• Ensure that members of the University research community are informed about the policies, procedures and regulatory requirements relevant to research compliance
• Identify areas of compliance vulnerability, performing risk assessments as necessary
• Review identified issues of noncompliance; facilitate required agency and sponsor incident reporting; evaluate and ensure corrective actions are completed
• Oversee and coordinate continuous/quality improvement process which consists of evaluating work processes to determine strategies and programs which provide greater productivity, efficiencies, and enhanced customer service to stakeholders
• Provide oversight to post-approval monitoring programs to ensure compliance with regulations and institutional policies
• Function as liaison between members of various research compliance committees, government and institutional officials, investigators, department chairs, college deans, and research subjects
• Provide guidance in the execution of data use agreements, material transfer agreements, and other contractual arrangements that correlate to areas that fall under the purview of research compliance
• Work closely with the regulatory committee chairs to ensure complete and expedient review of all protocols and make certain that all special regulatory issues have been properly addressed and requisite approvals/clearance obtained
• Oversee and ensure a strong program for the education and training of research personnel
• Work closely with the Binghamton University Counsel's Office, the Offices of Risk Management and Administrative Compliance, Environmental Health and Safety, and Internal Controls, as well as the Research Foundation administrative offices
• Make independent decisions with respect to the position and manage relationships with major stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Research

Requirements:

• Master's degree in business administration, public administration, higher education, law, or related field
• Five years of experience in a leadership role in higher education research compliance or research administration
• Deep understanding of the requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies with oversight authority for research activities (e.g., OMB, ORI, NIH OBA, NIH OLAW, USDA, BIS, NYDOH)
• Proven leadership skills and ability to foster transparent and collaborative working relationships among a diverse set of stakeholders and demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to provide customer-centered service and form partnerships with faculty and staff to accomplish objectives in compliance with the related policies and regulations
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand a range of technical information regarding research activities and to integrate that information with regulatory or policy requirements to appropriately advise and support campus faculty and staff engaged in research
• High level of competency with systems applications and databases
• A commitment to professional development and the ability to travel to national and regional meetings for training, updates, networking, and presentations

Preferred:

• PhD in a related field
• Ten years of experience in a leadership role in higher education research compliance or research administration
• Relevant Professional certification (e.g., Certified Research Administrator, Certified IRB Professional, and Export Compliance Professional Certification)

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

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For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=185385

Deadline for Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

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1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

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