Associate Director of Research Security and International Compliance

Associate Director of Research Security and International Compliance

Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non‑teaching Faculty) |
Position Status: Full‑Time |
Pay: Commensurate with Experience |
Grant‑Funded: Yes

James Madison University (JMU) is a selective public institution located in Harrisonburg, VA, committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens. The Vice President – REDI and the Department of Sponsored Programs Accounting seek an Associate Director to lead research security and international compliance initiatives.

• Provide strategic direction for designing, implementing, and maintaining a university‑wide research security program in alignment with federal mandates (e.g., NSPM‑33, CHIPS and Science Act).
• Develop and enforce institutional policies, procedures, and training related to research security, including cybersecurity, foreign influence, and insider threat mitigation.
• Ensure integration of research security efforts with international research engagement and export control compliance, collaborating with IRES leadership.

• Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the university’s RCR program to meet federal agency requirements (e.g., NSF, NIH).
• Direct the delivery of RCR training for faculty, staff, students, and postdoctoral researchers.
• Update RCR content to reflect evolving standards in research ethics, security, and compliance.
• Ensure accurate tracking and documentation for internal and external reporting.

• Lead risk assessments of research projects, personnel, and international collaborations in coordination with IRES, Sponsored Programs, and IT Security.
• Monitor and evaluate potential threats to research integrity and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Advise faculty and staff on managing research security risks, particularly in federally funded or sensitive research areas.

• Develop and deliver advanced training programs on research security, international research compliance, and culturally responsive partnerships for faculty, staff, and students.
• Partner with IRES and other ORIC units to provide joint outreach and education on research security, export control awareness, and responsible research practices.
• Serve as the campus subject matter expert on research security and research ethics.

• Ensure institutional compliance with federal research security and RCR requirements from agencies such as NSF, DOE, NIH, NASA, and USDA.
• Maintain documentation and prepare reports for internal leadership and external agencies as needed.
• Act as the institutional point of contact for federal agencies on research security and RCR matters.
• Oversee secure maintenance of supporting documentation for current and pending support, foreign affiliations, and collaborations to ensure audit readiness.
• Coordinate integration of compliance materials into secure systems for proposal submissions and institutional record‑keeping.

• Support development and dissemination of export control policies, procedures, and toolkits related to international research (e.g., EAR, ITAR compliance).
• Collaborate with IRES to interpret federal regulations and ensure faculty and staff are trained on export control requirements.
• Assist in identifying compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions for international research activities.

• Work closely with the Head of IRES, Export Control Officer, IT Security, Sponsored Programs, and University Legal Counsel to ensure a coordinated approach to research protection and compliance.
• Work closely with the University Compliance Officer and Risk Management.
• Provide support to the university community in ensuring compliance and accurate reporting for intellectual property and technology transfer projects funded by federal agencies.
• Contribute to ORIC’s strategic planning and lead cross‑functional initiatives that support research integrity and compliance.
• Collect and analyze data and metrics on research…