Associate Vice President for Research Integrity and Compliance at George Washington University

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George Washington University is hiring an Associate Vice President for Research Integrity and Compliance. This role leads and oversees the university's research compliance, integrity, and security programs, manages regulatory committees, enforces policies, and fosters responsible conduct of research both domestically and internationally.

Highlights

Lead university research compliance programs and regulatory committees such as HRPP, IRB, IACUC, IBC, DURC, and SCRO.

Serve as the Research Integrity Officer and Institutional Official's designee for Research.

Develop and implement policies, training, and operational strategies for research compliance and risk management.

Manage the Responsible Conduct of Research program, including handling allegations of research misconduct and promoting a culture of integrity.

Oversee Research Security Program compliance with NSPM-33, CHIPS Act, export controls, foreign influence, and facility security.

Collaborate with university departments such as IT, General Counsel, Environmental Health and Safety, and Faculty Affairs.

Maintain accreditations for Human Research Protection Program (AAHRPP) and Animal Care and Use Program (AAALAC).

Build and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and represent the Vice President for Research as needed.

Qualifications require a Bachelor's degree plus 10 years relevant experience with at least 4 years at senior leadership level; Master's or higher preferred.

Salary range: $163,373.07 to $342,975.11 annually.

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I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	Reporting to the Vice President for Research, the Associate Vice President for Research Integrity and Compliance (AP- RIC) serves as a key member of the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) leadership team. The Associate Vice President for Research Integrity and Compliance is responsible for GW’s overall strategy to ensure research compliance, foster a culture of research integrity, advocate and advance research security matters, and promote the responsible conduct of research at the Institution both domestically and internationally. Responsibilities of this position include the following: Leadership and oversight of University research compliance, regulatory committees, and education programs including but not limited to: Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Institutional Review Board (IRB) Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Animal Program & Facilities (indirect reporting relationship) Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Radiation and Laser Safety Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) Stem Cell Research Oversight (SCRO) Export Control Foreign Influence and International Collaborations in Research Research Conflict of Interest Regulatory Affairs and Strategy Research Compliance and Quality Assurance Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Serves as the University’s Research Integrity Officer. Serves as the main designee of the Institutional Official for Research. Coordinates the development and implementation of programs and operational strategies for research compliance issues in areas of oversight to ensure policies and procedures facilitate quality research and minimize the risk of non-compliance. Coordinates research compliance and risk management activities with key stakeholders across GW, particularly with the Office of Sponsored Projects, to develop a streamlined experience for researchers, staff, and students. Coordinates the development and enforcement of research compliance-related policies, processes, training and guidance materials, monitoring compliance for the University’s domestic and international research activities. Leads Office of Research Integrity and Compliance teams, including management of direct reports, staff development, and establishing and maintaining a service-minded culture. Works with the Provost’s Office and academic leadership to ensure appropriate compliance related education and training resources are available to those engaged in the conduct of research at GW. Jointly oversees and ensures support for academic and research Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) requirements, including supervision of related employees (i.e. the Deputy Research Integrity Officer). Leads the University’s Responsible Conduct of Research program including oversight of management of allegations of research misconduct, reporting to applicable external agencies, and support for training and educating researchers on the responsible conduct of research. Fosters a culture that promotes the responsible conduct of research. Oversees development and implementation of outreach programs. Leads and oversees quality assurance and post-approval monitoring programs to include the conduct of routine, directed, and for-cause audits and post-approval monitoring across all areas of research subject to regulatory committee approvals, and support for corrective and preventive action plans. Oversees Research Security Program, including compliance with NSPM-33, CHIPS Act and other laws and regulations related to areas of export controls, foreign influence vulnerabilities, international collaborations and international travel, cyber and information security, and facility clearance and physical security. Oversees the development of research onboarding, education and training curricula in support of all areas of research oversight to promote world-class, quality research and maximize compliance with mandated training obligations. Mediates and seeks resolutions, consistent with University policies, state, federal, and other funding agency requirements, related to non-compliance, research misconduct and scholarship disputes. Maintains GW policies and procedures related to the same. In collaboration with the Vice President for Research, develops and implements short- and long- term strategies to enhance the operational aspects of research compliance and integrity. Advises the Vice President for Research and other senior leaders throughout the University, faculty and others on matters pertaining to research compliance and ethics. May represent the Vice President for Research and the unit at various internal/external meetings, committees and/or conferences; may serve on various University committees for the purpose of advising on matters related to assigned functional area; and works cross-functionally with University leadership on a variety of divisional matters. Collaborates closely with other key University offices: Office of General Counsel, Environmental Health and Safety, Information Technology, Office of Ethics, Compliance and Risk, Risk Management, Faculty Affairs, University Faculty Senate, leadership within the schools, etc. Collaborates with University Information Technology in developing, implementing, and managing compliance-related research administration electronic systems. Oversees maintenance of accreditation of the Human Research Protection Program (AAHRPP) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Program (AAALAC). Engages and demonstrates leadership at a national level on research compliance topics. Builds and maintains a positive and collaborative relationship with regulatory agencies. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 10 years of relevant professional experience, Master’s degree, or higher, in a relevant area of study preferred. Relevant experience must include at least 4 years of senior leadership/executive level experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
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Hiring Range	$163,373.07 - $342,975.11
GW Staff Approach to Pay	How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	Office Vice President of Research (OVPR)
Family	Research Administration
Sub-Family	Research Compliance
Stream	Executive
Level	Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	M-F, 8am -5pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	Hybrid
Telework:	Yes
Required Background Check:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	S014543
Job Open Date:	10/30/2026
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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