Research Compliance Specialist

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

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Job Title

Research Compliance Specialist

Job Grade

AB22S

Division

Academic Affairs

College/Dept

Office of Research & Creative Activity

Department

Research Compliance

Requisition Number

FTE (full-time equivalency)

100

Work Schedule

M-F, 8am-5pm

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?

Yes – partial remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term

12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?

Pay Information

$60,000 - $70,000

Pay Schedule

FLSA Designation

Exempt

Position Summary

The Research Compliance Specialist supports the research compliance efforts to include conflict of interest reviews, trainings, and support. This position is also the primary support for federally mandated responsible conduct of research (RCR) compliance and reporting.

The Research Compliance Specialist supports the university's export control compliance efforts, and is an active part of the systemwide export control compliance team, and conducts export control compliance reviews, training, and creates technology control plans as needed.

This position is the primary support for university researchers in preparing and reviewing data management and sharing plans for compliance on federally funded research projects.

The Research Compliance Specialist will help bridge the gap between information technology services and research administration systems internal to UNO. This position will work closely with the Office of Sponsored Programs, ITS/UNCA, UNO's research administration software vendor, and campus wide research stakeholders, and will provide expertise, support, and training for existing/proposed electronic pre- and post-award research support systems.

This position also works with ITS/UNCA and other campus leaders on the implementation of the Research Data Security Policy; collaborating on the creation of minimum-security requirements, and establishing campus processes and procedures for data inventory and classification; serving as UNO's liaison for assisting faculty with self-identifying risk categories for data.

Responsible for other research compliance duties as assigned.

Job Duties

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in business, technology, analytics, or research field, or in any other related area.

Required Experience

• Working knowledge and 0-2 years' experience with data security. Must be detail-oriented and have advanced organizational skills; must be able to anticipate issues in the work queue, experience in participating in or leading training sessions.

Required License/Certification

N/A

Required Additional Qualifications:

N/A

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree in business, technology, analytics, or research field, or in any other related area.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of, and some experience with research data security and electronic research tools such as MavGrants, or NuRamp; knowledge of/experience with Uniform Guidance, , , eRA Commons; regulatory compliance experience preferred. Export control compliance and work with export-controlled research and implementing technology control plans preferred but not required.
• Experience in research compliance functions including conflict of interest and responsible conduct of research. Strong preference for ECoP certification for EAR and ITAR, or ability to become certified within 6 months of start date.
• ECoP certification for EAR and ITAR

Preferred License/Certification

N/A

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

N/A

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check

No

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check

No

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment

No

Drug Screen

No