Associate Director, Research Security

Job Summary

The Associate Director, Research Security will coordinate day-to-day operational activities of Purdue's research security program and develop agile and responsive responses to university initiatives. This role will oversee research security training and certification, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and sponsoring agency policies. The Associate Director will also assist in strategic decisions for Purdue's broader Research Security and Export Controls approach.

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree
• Three or more years of experience in research security compliance and/or higher education compliance operations
• Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of required education and related experience
• U.S. Citizenship is required upon date of hire due to government restrictions
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Assumes personal responsibility for actions
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Sets priorities and manages time effectively
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Understands, interprets, and applies complex federal, state, and university regulations and requirements pertaining to research security
• Knowledge of NSPM-33, CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 research security requirements, resulting federal agency reporting requirements, and federal contracting requirements that are research security-adjacent

Additional Requirement

• PhD, or JD
• Experience in research compliance, research administration, and/or higher education

What Is Helpful

• PhD, or JD
• Experience in research compliance, research administration, and/or higher education

What We Want You To Know

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check is required for employment in this position

Employment Information

• Federal Labor Standards Act: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Immediately

About the Role

This position requires a high level of expertise in research security and compliance, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operational activities of Purdue's research security program
• Develop agile and responsive responses to university initiatives
• Oversight of research security training and certification
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and sponsoring agency policies
• Assist in strategic decisions for Purdue's broader Research Security and Export Controls approach

Requirements

• Master's degree
• Three or more years of experience in research security compliance and/or higher education compliance operations
• U.S. Citizenship is required upon date of hire due to government restrictions
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Assumes personal responsibility for actions
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Sets priorities and manages time effectively
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Understands, interprets, and applies complex federal, state, and university regulations and requirements pertaining to research security
• Knowledge of NSPM-33, CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 research security requirements, resulting federal agency reporting requirements, and federal contracting requirements that are research security-adjacent

Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Three or more years of experience in research security compliance and/or higher education compliance operations
• U.S. Citizenship is required upon date of hire due to government restrictions
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Assumes personal responsibility for actions
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Sets priorities and manages time effectively
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Understands, interprets, and applies complex federal, state, and university regulations and requirements pertaining to research security
• Knowledge of NSPM-33, CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 research security requirements, resulting federal agency reporting requirements, and federal contracting requirements that are research security-adjacent

Skills

• Project management skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Professionalism
• Judgment and decision-making skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Time management and priority setting skills
• Quality assurance
• Compliance with federal, state, and university regulations
• NSPM-33, CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 research security requirements

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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