Director, Research Security Support Services

Responsibilities

• Serves as a strategic compliance partner, supporting the development of effective research security programs and member support services.
• Develops, enhances, implements, and maintains effective broad-based research security framework.
• Lead the development, interpretation, and implementation of system-level research security policies, standards, and guidance.
• Ensure policies and processes remain responsive to evolving federal agency expectations, regulatory changes, and emerging threats.
• Oversee the delivery of research security support services provided to member institutions, including consultation, issue resolution, and escalation support.
• Develop communication strategies and resources that translate complex requirements into practical guidance for the research enterprise.
• Lead and mentor research security professionals and support staff, fostering professional development and collaboration across institutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of related experience.

Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Effective problem solver. Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively with others.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Not specified.