Strategic Research & Academic Compliance Leader

Harvard Central Administration (CADM) Talent Acquisition; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University Central Administration seeks a Research and Academic Compliance Officer to lead risk management across the university, focusing on financial conflicts of interest, export controls, and international collaborations. You will partner with schools and units, ensuring compliance with laws and policies while providing consultation and training.

This role requires strong communication, independent work, and the ability to manage complex, confidential information within a large

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years in research or academic compliance or research administration.
• Advanced degree and domain expertise in COI/FOI, export controls, and international activities preferred.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and project leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary non‑financial research compliance liaison for a large academic portfolio.
• Provide input on policies and guidelines for pre/post‑award, financial, and research compliance.
• Advise administrators, faculty and staff on risk and compliance issues campus‑wide.
• Guide decision‑making on international collaborations and foreign activities based on risk profiles.
• Represent ORAC on university committees and inform leadership decisions.
• Develop and manage export controls and risk workflows involving international collaborations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Export controls

International collaborations

Policy guidance

Stakeholder communication

Research administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Compliance systems

Job description

Harvard University Central Administration seeks a Research and Academic Compliance Officer to lead risk management across the university, focusing on financial conflicts of interest, export controls, and international collaborations. You will partner with schools and units, ensuring compliance with laws and policies while providing consultation and training.

This role requires strong communication, independent work, and the ability to manage complex, confidential information within a large