Program Analyst (Internal Employment Opportunity)

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Premium coverage for dependents

Paid leave

Tuition reduction

Retirement plan

Counseling services

Job summary

OSU Oregon State University in Corvallis seeks a Program Analyst to support the Office of Research Integrity. You will coordinate confidential misconduct proceedings, assist investigations, manage data, draft admin documents, and help update policies and SOPs. Strong communication and regulatory skills are essential.

The role is full-time, 12-month, with hybrid work options on the Corvallis campus. A Bachelor's degree plus related experience is required, with opportunities for advanced education

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in field related to assigned responsibilities and 4 years of directly related experience
• Experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and policies
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with commonly used software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage sensitive research misconduct proceedings with the RIO
• Assist in inquiries and investigations in line with OSU policy and federal regulations
• Schedule meetings, handle transcription, and manage large data sets
• Draft administrative documents and review committee reports; assist with materials for meetings
• Communicate effectively with all parties to a case and advise on actions
• Support updating OSU policies and SOPs
• Review revisions to misconduct policy and assess impact on SOPs

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Continuing education

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary: This is an Internal Employment Opportunity. The Office of Research Integrity is seeking a Program Analyst. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. The Program Analyst will play a dynamic role in supporting the administration of the Program for Responsible Research Practices, within the Office of Research Integrity (ORI). Reporting to the Director and Research Integrity Officer (RIO), the Analyst will promote OSU’s commitment to research integrity by helping to grow the Program for Responsible Research Practices, which focuses on two key areas: 1) promoting the ethical conduct of research and 2) responding to allegations of research misconduct.

Key Responsibilities

• The Analyst will support the RIO in the coordination and management of highly sensitive and confidential research misconduct proceedings.
• Investigation support: Assists the RIO in carrying out inquiries and investigations in alignment with OSU policy and federal regulations.
• Operations: Efficiently schedule meetings, handle transcription services, and collect, organize, and catalogue large amounts of data and information.
• Writing: Skillfully draft administrative documents and proofread committee-authored reports; collaborate on meeting materials to guide committee deliberations.
• Communication: Effectively communicate in writing and verbally with all parties to a case; interpret their responses and advise the RIO on related actions.
• The Analyst will assist the RIO with maintaining and improving policies and procedures.
• Policy: Review and make necessary revisions to the OSU policy on research misconduct.
• Procedures: Analyze revisions to the research misconduct policy for implications for existing standard operating procedures (SOPs); propose, draft, and track changes to SOPs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in field related to assigned responsibilities and 4 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 the assigned responsibilities
• Proficient with commonly used software, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
• This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree and/or 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 working in research integrity, workplace conduct, or similar areas
• Project management skills including the ability to manage complex timelines from case initiation through closure with strong attention to detail
• Able to understand, communicate, and operationalize regulatory language and procedural guidance
• Experience working independently at a high level; capable of thinking critically, establishing goals, setting priorities, and implementing tasks with limited direction
• Able to effectively collaborate across academic and administrative groups and building consultative partnerships
• Capable of digesting, summarizing, analyzing complex and technical information in a high-stakes context
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion

Working Conditions / Schedule: This position is based on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis, Oregon. While hybrid or remote work may be approved by the supervisor, some travel to campus and/or to national training will be required annually.

Salary Range: $65,500 - $78,731

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-11-01

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre‑employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail].

Total Rewards Package

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
• OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
• Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

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Facts

• Top 1.4% university in the world
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Locations

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Campus Description

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state‑of‑the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

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