Program Analyst (Internal Employment Opportunity)

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

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About The Position

The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) is seeking a Program Analyst to support the administration and growth of the Program for Responsible Research Practices. The program focuses on promoting the ethical conduct of research and responding to allegations of research misconduct. This full-time, 12-month professional faculty position reports to the Director and Research Integrity Officer (RIO).

In collaboration with the Director, the Analyst will assist the RIO with confidential research misconduct proceedings in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. The role supports all stages of proceedings, including intake, inquiry, investigation, record-keeping, committee management and scheduling, and related duties. The Analyst will also help maintain and improve policies and procedures and administer and track research integrity training requirements.

The position is based on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis, Oregon. Hybrid or remote work may be approved by the supervisor, but some annual travel to campus and/or national training will be required. The anticipated start date is November 1, 2026. Salary range: $65,500–$78,731.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to assigned responsibilities and four years of directly related experience.
• Experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and policies.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to participate in continuing education relevant to assigned responsibilities.
• Proficiency with commonly used software, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined position qualified; incumbents are required to self-report convictions.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree and/or a combination of advanced education, training, and experience in relevant settings commensurate with advanced degree attainment.
• Professional experience conducting, assisting with, or reviewing workplace or similar investigations.
• Professional experience in research integrity, workplace conduct, or similar areas.
• Project management skills, including managing complex timelines from case initiation through closure with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to understand, communicate, and operationalize regulatory language and procedural guidance.
• Experience working independently at a high level, thinking critically, establishing goals, setting priorities, and implementing tasks with limited direction.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across academic and administrative groups and build consultative partnerships.
• Ability to digest, summarize, and analyze complex and technical information in a high-stakes context.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage highly sensitive and confidential research misconduct proceedings in support of the RIO.
• Assist the RIO in conducting inquiries and investigations in alignment with OSU policy and federal regulations.
• Schedule meetings, handle transcription services, and collect, organize, and catalogue data and information.
• Draft administrative documents, proofread committee-authored reports, and collaborate on meeting materials to guide committee deliberations.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with parties to cases, interpret their responses, and advise the RIO on related actions.
• Help maintain and improve policies and procedures, including reviewing and revising OSU’s research misconduct policy.
• Analyze policy revisions for implications for existing standard operating procedures; propose, draft, and track SOP changes.
• Support ORI in administering and tracking research integrity training requirements, including RCR, research security, and COI training.
• Improve and maintain a system for tracking completion of ORI training requirements and send completion reports to attendees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level