Research Security Coordinator

Research Security Coordinator

Agency: Texas A&M University

Department: Research Security Office

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: College Station, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description:

The Research Security and Export Controls (RESEC) Office within the Texas A&M University Division of Research is dedicated to safeguarding the integrity, compliance, and ethical conduct of the research enterprise. Our team partners with faculty, staff, students, and research collaborators to navigate complex regulatory requirements related to export controls, conflicts of interest and commitment, research security, international collaborations, visiting scholars, and responsible conduct of research. Through expert guidance, education, and compliance oversight, we help advance groundbreaking research while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and university requirements, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and innovation.

What We Want:

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and relationship-focused Research Security Coordinator who enjoys supporting a research enterprise through collaboration, service, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in a higher education or research environment, including conducting restricted party screenings, resolving potential matches, and vetting individuals and entities for research security concerns. Familiarity with Texas A&M System applications, including AggieBuy, FAMIS/Canopy, Maestro, and TrainTraq, is preferred. Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to build effective partnerships while navigating complex compliance requirements are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with software systems, including internal TAMUS systems.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships with people.
• Experience with export control and/or research security regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Federal and University regulations pertaining to research compliance, and/or experience in sponsored research administration or education.
• Ability to use tact, diplomacy and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Essential Duties/Tasks:

Protocol Compliance:

• Consults and advises faculty, staff, and students in the preparation of protocols based on knowledge of guidelines, and Federal regulations for subjects in research, teaching, and testing.
• Provides preliminary review of protocols for compliance including providing recommendations to supervisor and feedback to customers.
• Provides expertise in research and teaching for investigators and committee members in compliance guidance.
• Communicates with and provides timely responses related to compliance reviews, including issues of non-compliance.
• Responds to questions regarding the compliance program.

Program Support:

• Works with supervisor in the development or modification of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and office processes. Reviews and updates SOPs.
• Provides committee meeting coordination including completion of minutes and ensuring inclusion of appropriate regulatory language and addressing committee stipulations.
• Monitors committee email inbox and coordinates with other offices and programs.
• Monitors document submissions, reports, and notices for quality control, and maintains records.

Training and Development:

• Assists in the development of training materials and conducts regulatory training.

Export Controls:

• Assist with multiple areas associated with export control and research security reviews such as personnel screenings, purchase reviews, and prohibited technology reviews.
• Assist with restricted party screening alerts, export control training monitoring and high-risk global engagement reviews.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12- 15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Our Commitment:

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.