University Research Data Officer
Company: Harvard University
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
58746BRAuto req ID:58746BRJob Code:361061 Administrative Manager
Location:USA - MA - Cambridge Business Title:University Research
Data OfficerSub-Unit:Office of the President and Provost Salary
Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :061Time
Status:Full-time Union:00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Basic
Qualifications:Candidates MUST meet the following basic
qualifications in order to be considered for this role:The
incumbent must possess a thorough knowledge of the university
research environment and an understanding of research data needs
and management practices.Experience working with research faculty
and students to promote and support research data practices is
necessary. The candidate will have excellent communication,
analytical, and problem-solving skills with a commitment to
providing excellent customer service. Master's or Ph.D. in
computationally intensive field preferred, with direct experience
in research data policies and implementationAdditional
Information:PLEASE NOTE: This position may start hybrid (some
on-campus/some remote work), with the transition to full-on campus
in Cambridge if required by the department. Work options for this
role will be discussed during the interview process.The University
requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine
boosters, as detailed in Harvard's Vaccine & Booster Requirements
(https://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/)
. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for
medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the
University's COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and
verification of vaccination status may be found on the University's
"COVID-19 Vaccine Information" webpage:
http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/.
Department:OVPR/HUITPre-Employment Screening:Education,
IdentitySchedule:Full time. Monday through Friday. 35 hours per
week. Job Function:General Administration Position
Description:Reporting jointly to the Vice Provost for Research as
well as the Vice President and University CIO, the University
Research Data Officer is charged with maturing Harvard's research
data governance practices. The incumbent will help coordinate
strategic initiatives spanning the Harvard research enterprise,
Information Technology, and Harvard Library, acting as liaison with
key constituencies across campus - e.g., faculty, Harvard school
leadership, and senior administrators. Their mission will be to
evolve the university's research data life cycle framework with
input from faculty and administration to guide Harvard policy,
process, and procedures for data, including:+ Establishing common
research data policies to protect and preserve the University's
research data, mitigate risk, and enable the university to meet
external requirements including reporting;+ Providing thought
leadership on service delivery in areas key to enabling research
collaboration across disciplines;+ Collaborating closely with key
partners, such as:+ University and School Senior Administrators
generally+ Harvard faculty engaged in research involving data
management requirements+ University Chief Compliance Officer in the
Office of the Vice Provost for Research+ University Chief
Information Security and Data Privacy Officer (CISDPO)+ Assistant
University Librarian for Content Strategies and Associate Librarian
for FAS, Harvard Library+ University Scholarly Communication
Officer and Director of Open Scholarship and Research Data
Management Services, Harvard Library+ University Research Computing
Officer+ Organizing and leading a data and analytics governance
council to provide executive sponsorship for and oversight of
governance policy creation and compliance, and participating in
committees such as the Regulatory Data Steering group;+
Defining/managing/and advancing enterprise information management
principles, policies and programs for facilitating research while
maintaining stewardship, advocacy, and custodianship of data and
analytics;+ Evolving and institutionalizing behaviors for the
appropriate use of information, taking into consideration the
changing research environment as well as security requirements,
privacy needs, ethical values, societal expectations, and cultural
norms.The University Research Data Officer must be a thought leader
in addressing emerging issues and new developments in this space.
S/he must stay well attuned to innovative approaches in the
industry and amongst Harvard's peers. This will include keeping up
to date with developments in research data management, establishing
future requirements, and making recommendations to improve and
develop the services offered to researchers.The University Research
Data Officer must have a proven record of collaborative approach,
which will be necessary to engage various stakeholders across
Harvard toward ensuring the long-term preservation and integrity of
datasets and developing various processes and infrastructure.
Specifically, the incumbent will work closely with:+ Harvard
Library to develop and enhance data repositories, support new and
emerging research data flows and services, and implement
improvements to meet emerging requirements;+ The Office of the Vice
Provost for Research, Research Computing, and Harvard Library to
provide interventions for researchers on specific projects, as
needed; and+ The research community broadly promotes best practice
in research data management, encourage compliance with policies and
funding body requirements, and raises awareness of the support
available for researchers.The University Research Data Officer will
be expected to produce reports, presentations, and other
communications as required on relevant topics for a multitude of
audiences. S/he will undertake other duties and responsibilities as
needed and will work in accordance with the University's Equal
Opportunities policy.School/Unit:University Administration EEO
Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation,
pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other
characteristic protected by law.Commitment to Equity, Diversity,
Inclusion, and Belonging:Harvard University views equity,
diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving
inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone
can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the
widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity
while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds,
cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives,
beliefs, and values.
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