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The Research Compliance Services Office (RCSO) serves as the University’s research compliance office, housing several well-established oversight programs. The mission of the RCSO is to protect the rights and welfare of research participants, provide guidance on research integrity issues, promote the responsible conduct of research, and work with the university research review committees to ensure that research is conducted ethically and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines.

The Office of the Vice President for Research has overall responsibility for promoting and facilitating the research enterprise at Colorado State University (CSU). The Office of the Vice President for Research will enable the University, its faculty, staff, and students to emerge as a world-class research institution complementing our learning, service, and outreach missions. The Office of the Vice President for Research will lead the 21st Century Land- Grant mission of CSU by fostering and supporting the research enterprise, promoting scholarship and artistry, instilling a culture of integrity, inclusion and diversity, and capitalizing on opportunities to address global challenges.

CSU is recognized as one of the premier research institutions and routinely ranks in the top of all American Universities in research expenditures. The university was established in 1870 as the land-grant institution for the State of Colorado. The University is committed to equity and inclusive excellence, setting the standard for public research universities in education, research, and engagement for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world. Student enrollment is approximately 34,000, and the University employs more than 7,200 staff including academic faculty, administrative professionals, and classified staff. As a premier land-grant university, CSU is addressing and solving the great global challenges of our time.

Colorado State University is seeking an Research Data Security Analyst to support our world-class research programs,. The team member in this position will serve as a steward for data security in the university’s research environment, working alongside researchers who are reshaping our understanding of the world. This position is expected to collaborate with other administrative units such as DoIT, Security & Privacy, Office of Sponsored Programs, General Counsel and others related to issues of regulatory compliance and system security. As a member of the compliance team, this person will provide leadership in the evaluation, planning and execution of research compliance related activities, and be the primary contact within OVPR for projects that include Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). We are seeking someone who has a background in regulatory compliance and is ready to provide information security leadership for the university’s research community. Working adjacent to other offices within OVPR, campus administrative offices and academic units, this position will report to the university’s Facility Security Officer and will interface with researchers across the university and will be expected to cross-train and provide backup to staff on the OVPR’s information security team. Our ideal candidate has a passion for learning new things and developing partnerships, and values collaboration and creative thinking. We operate in a fast-paced, thrilling environment that requires attention to detail and excellent communications skills. This is crucial and rewarding work, and the right person for this position is excited to embrace challenges and join our incredible team as a driving force in research information security. The team member will provide leadership in the evaluation, planning and safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Information as well as other classes of sensitive information and serve as the point of contact concerning CUI for the CSU research enterprise.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. If you have questions, please contact Melissa.Reynolds@colostate.edu. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

This position will remain open until filled.

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.