University at Buffalo · 1 day ago
Director, Research Security
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe University at Buffalo is establishing the Office of Research Security and is seeking a Director of Research Security to develop and lead a comprehensive Research Security Program. This role involves protecting sensitive research data, overseeing policy, compliance, and risk management while collaborating with leadership and the research community.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development, management, promotion, and oversight of UB’s comprehensive Research Security Program
Serve as Director of the Office of Research Security, reporting to the Sr. Associate Vice President for Research (SAVPR)
Coordinate with key leadership within VPRED, within the Office of the CIO, and with Research Foundation for SUNY (RF) on all matters relating to foreign influences, export controls, conflicts of interest/commitment, data security, and controlled unclassified information (CUI)
Lead compliance efforts, in connection with the Office of the CIO, as it relates to research needs and regulatory requirements
Provide supervision and mentoring for staff. Identify training opportunities to promote development of staff skills
Hire team to staff the Office of Research Security to provide comprehensive services to UB’s research community
Qualification
Required
Experience in developing and leading research security programs
Strong understanding of policy, compliance, and risk management related to research
Ability to work collaboratively with leadership, faculty, and staff
Experience in balancing data access with security and ethical guidelines
Proven leadership skills in engaging with research communities
Experience in compliance efforts related to research needs and regulatory requirements
Ability to supervise and mentor staff
Experience in identifying training opportunities for staff development
Ability to coordinate with key leadership and external organizations on research security matters
Benefits
Comprehensive health and retirement plan options
Career coaching and training department
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Company
University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo is a premier, research-intensive public university and a member of the Association of American Universities It is a sub-organization of The State University of New York.
Founded in 1846
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22.95MKey Investors
National Science FoundationFuzeHub
2023-01-09Grant· $20M
2022-08-06Grant· $2.9M
2022-04-13Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Norma J. Nowak
Professor
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