Program Manager for Professional and Research Integrity
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Job Description
Reporting to the Director for Professional Integrity in the Office for Academic and Research Integrity (ARI), the Program Manager serves in a dual role: (1) as a Local Designated Resource (LDR) supporting the Harvard University Non-Discrimination and Anti-Bullying Policies (NDAB) for HMS faculty and research fellows, and (2) as administrative support for research misconduct inquiries and investigations conducted by ad hoc faculty panels. The position provides support to academic personnel in accessing resources, discussing informal ways of addressing concerns, and navigating informal resolution procedures and formal complaint processes related to professional integrity policies.
The Program Manager will collaborate with the Office for Community Support, Non-Discrimination, Rights and Responsibilities (CSNDR) and other Longwood area LDRs to administer NDAB policies across the community, including providing staff support to the HMS Standing Committee on Rights and Responsibilities (SCRR). This includes supporting the SCRR in serving as Determination Panel members and Appeals Panel members for complaints reviewed pursuant to the NDAB policies, making recommendations to the Office of the Dean for sanctions pursuant to the Procedures for Handling Complaints Involving Faculty Pursuant to the Harvard University Interim Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Interim Other Sexual Misconduct Policy and serving as members of an Appeals Panel for Master’s, Medical and Dental Students under the Procedures for Consideration of Academic Performance, the Procedures for Consideration of Unprofessional Conduct, the HSDM Procedures for Consideration of Academic and Clinical Performance and the HSDM Procedures for Consideration of Allegations of Professional and Ethical Misconduct.
The position takes a primary role in developing and administering educational programming related to professional conduct in coordination with HMS and University partners, including bystander intervention techniques and strategies to foster community and mitigate conflict escalation. The Program Manager will stay abreast of evolving institutional policies, processes, and federal regulations, and adjust the programmatic approach to education accordingly in collaboration with CSNDR. This position will also support assessments, inquiries, and investigations of complex research misconduct allegations against HMS faculty, trainees, and students as needed based on ARI caseload.
The Program Manager will staff particular matters with the Director, monitor case deadlines, develop and manage case materials, and support the Research Integrity Officer (RIO), ad hoc panels, and Standing Committee of Faculty Conduct in their investigative work under the HMS Interim Policy for Review of Allegations of Research Misconduct and applicable agency regulations. This includes working closely with research integrity staff and legal support at HMS and affiliated institutions. A primary responsibility is drafting reports under the Director's guidance reflecting the work of HMS faculty panels and committees administering professional and research integrity policies. Proceedings are subject to institutional, sponsor-related, and federal regulations, and involve highly confidential and sensitive information.
The successful candidate must have exceptional writing skills and the ability to synthesize complex scientific and legal information, operating with professionalism, maturity, and discretion. Knowledge of laboratory and research practice, including academic lab experience, is highly desirable. The Program Manager must work with a high level of independence, collaboration, and diplomacy across offices, Schools, and HMS affiliates to ensure policies and supportive measures are appropriately and efficiently executed while managing highly sensitive materials with the necessary sensitivity, maturity, and professional care.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
- Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience.
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
- Advanced degree (e.g., fundamental research) strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of applicable regulations in areas of research integrity, including research misconduct, or other relevant legal experience preferred.
- Ideal candidate will possess direct research experience and strong writing skills, particularly in the areas of basic and medical sciences research in a manner accessible to a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Instructional design skills for educating a wide variety of learners preferred.
- Communications and marketing skills and experience preferred.
- Extensive experience handling highly confidential and sensitive material.
- Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills essential.
- The successful candidate must be self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work in a complex matrix environment at multiple levels of the University.
- Experience with human and/or animal subjects research regulations a plus.
Additional Information
- Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hrs. per week | Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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Work Format Details
This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Salary Grade and Ranges
This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.
Benefits
Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
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