Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the implementation and continuous improvement of the university's Research Security Program in collaboration with key stakeholders, including Research Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (RCRA), Export Controls, Office of Contracts and Grants, and Office of Information Security.
• Ensures alignment with federal regulations and legislative mandates governing both restricted and fundamental research activities.
• Facilitates communication and coordination of compliance requirements related to national security research with external collaborators, ensuring clarity and consistency in expectations for both restricted and fundamental research projects.
• Identifies, mitigates, and resolves research compliance concerns by working closely with Research Administration offices and Principal Investigators (PIs).
• Provides expert guidance to ensure adherence to applicable policies and regulations.
• Manages administrative functions of the Research Security Program, including logging and tracking risk assessments, compiling supporting documentation, and generating metrics and reports to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Contributes to training, outreach, and policy development efforts by supporting the Office of Research Compliance and Regulatory Affairs in updating web content, preparing presentations, and developing educational materials for faculty and staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field to specified program areas and at least two years of related research security or research compliance experience.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed and at times, on short notice.  Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).


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