Research & Academic Compliance Officer (ORAC) | Compliance & Research Integrity | Hybrid

About the Role

Join Harvard’s Office of Research and Academic Compliance (ORAC) within the Office of the Vice Provost for Research. In this role, you’ll help strengthen a culture of research and academic integrity by providing specialized operational and administrative support for compliance across Harvard schools, departments, and research communities.

ORAC leads campus-wide risk and compliance activities, supporting proactive risk assessment, consultation, and mitigation across multiple compliance domains.

Responsibilities

• Support risk and compliance initiatives for key areas including financial conflicts of interest, conflicts of commitment, and outside activities.
• Assist with compliance guidance related to export controls and international collaborations and activities.
• Help coordinate research security and related compliance operations to reduce institutional risk.
• Contribute to education and training efforts that promote understanding of compliance obligations.
• Serve as a central resource for compliance questions, helping stakeholders navigate applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies.

Requirements

• Experience working in research compliance, academic compliance, or a closely related governance/risk environment.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and a practical approach to risk assessment and mitigation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain requirements clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining careful attention to detail.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to research integrity and institutional compliance at a major research university.
• Collaborative work with cross-campus stakeholders across research and academic programs.
• Professional development through ongoing compliance education and operational support.