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Job Title Research Compliance Administrator
Division Research & Economic Development
Department Office of Research and Administrations (ORA)
Job Effective Date 07/27/2026
Job End Date 08/10/2026
Work Status Full Time
Position Category Contractual
FLSA Exempt
Annual Salary $25 - 28 per hour
Pays $25 - 28 per hour
Percentage Amount 100
Fund Source Federal/Grant
Requisition Reason New
Job Duties
Job Description Summary

Morgan State University (MSU) invites applicants to apply for a grant-funded contractual full time opportunity to work in the inaugural Office of Research Compliance.

The Research Compliance Administrator is responsible for providing oversight of the Research Security Program. Functional responsibilities include developing and implementing research security procedures, research security training, and research compliance oversight to ensure the ethical conduct and security of research activities at MSU. This role focuses on safeguarding research data, intellectual property, and compliance with federal regulations, including export controls, financial conflict of interest/commitment, and risk mitigation related to foreign influence. Candidates will address cybersecurity policy implementation and federal requirements. The position will work closely with the Research Compliance Director, faculty, researchers, research administrators and IT security to promote a secure and collaborative research environment.

Responsibilities:

Research Security & Compliance:
• Develop and implement research security processes aligned with federal and

institutional regulations (e.g., NSPM-33, CUI, export controls).
• Ensure compliance with federal funding agency security requirements (e.g.,

NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD).
• Collaborate with IT security to safeguard sensitive research data and

intellectual property.

Training & Awareness:
• Conduct research security training sessions and develop resources for faculty,

researchers, and students on research integrity, cybersecurity, and compliance

best practices.
• Provide guidance on responsible international collaborations and best

practices for securing research data.

Risk Mitigation & Foreign Influence Safeguards:
• Assess risks related to foreign influence in research and develop mitigation

strategies while promoting an inclusive research environment.
• Monitor evolving state, federal & institutional research security guidelines and update the public facing website and communicate the changes to the university researchers .
• Performs other administrative duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:
• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment and compliance related software.
• Will require occasion travel to sponsor site and present at local & national conferences

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Experience: Experience in research administration, project management, compliance, cybersecurity, or a related field is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong communication and training skills to engage faculty and researchers.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to become proficient in federal research security requirements (e.g., NSPM-33, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), NIST 800- 171)

Other Preferences for Consideration
Preferences:

• Ability to obtain relevant professional certifications in export control and/or compliance & ethics within 2 years.
• Masters Degree in Business, Law Public Policy, Project Management, or related field

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 07/23/2026
Application Review Date
Job Close Date 08/07/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please note this is a federally funded contractual position until 2029.

The funding will be renewed for this role based on need and availability of funds
Fringe benefits will be offered for this position.

Upload the following information to your application:

• Submit a Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of names of professional references (current or past supervisor) include e-mail address, and telephone number

Quicklink for Posting https://morgan.peopleadmin.com/postings/8832

Ranking Criteria

Reference Letter

Reference Letter

Minimum Requests 2
Maximum Requests 3
Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference
Provider Special Instructions
Confirmation Message To Provider

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment Opportunity?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • EDULedger (formerly Diverse Issues in Higher Ed)
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Insight into Academia (formerly Insight into Diversity)
   • LinkedIn
   • Mid-Atlantic HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • Other Online Advertising
   • Agency Referral
   • Website
   • MSU Careers Website
2. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD
4. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+
5. * Do you have experience in research administration, project management, compliance, risk management, cybersecurity, or a related field?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee?Are you a current, past, or retired State employee?If YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the agency.If not applicable, put N/A.
   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts (unofficial )
2. Supporting Document
3. Reference Letter