Research Compliance Specialist

Posting Details Benefits of Working at UNCW Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session. As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service. We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge. Hiring Range Determined based on qualifications and/or experience. Working Title Research Compliance Specialist External Link to Posting Vacancy Number E1279 Position Number 8170 Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Home Department Research and Integrity - 31140 Division Academic Affairs - 30 Division Brief Summary of Work for this Position The Research Compliance Specialist's primary responsibilities are to review grant proposals for and advise investigators about potential compliance requirements, train to be an active back up to coordinate activities of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and activities related to international travel and foreign relations for export control compliance. The position also assists with compliance tracking for the Conflict of Interest (COI) program. These responsibilities require a working knowledge of all RIO programs and strong communication skills to convey compliance requirements clearly and accurately. The position will also be involved with the other RIO programs to varying levels depending on program activities and workloads. These responsibilities may include reviewing human subject applications, conducting restricted party screenings for foreign collaborations, and responding to email inquiries and questions regarding OSPREY, the online system used for research-related submissions (grant proposals, IACUC and IRB applications, conflict of interest disclosures, etc.). Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Completion of human subject protections, conflict of interest, export control, responsible conduct of research, animal welfare, and biosafety training, preferably through the CITI Program. Experience in university research administration, specifically coordinating one or more research compliance/integrity programs. Experience using the InfoEd Global research administration platform is strongly preferred. Ability to understand complex concepts and explain them verbally and in writing in understandable terms to a wide variety of customers. Ability to provide customers with specific references to UNCW policy or regulations. Ability to provide thorough, collegial, and timely responses to faculty, staff, and student researcher inquiries related to research integrity programs. Ability to build positive relationships with the campus community. Ability to refer customers to helpful resources as appropriate. Ability to edit and make improvements to websites. High level of proficiency using MS Office products, particularly Excel for reporting duties. Experience using Zoom, InfoReady, and Cascade programs. Required Certifications or Licensures N/A Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The Research Integrity Office (RIO) is a service unit within Research & Innovation responsible for the oversight of several compliance programs. RIO provides regulatory and policy guidance and compliance tracking on human and live, vertebrate animal research subject projects (Institutional Review Board - IRB and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee - IACUC), annual and project-specific conflicts of interest (COI) and external professional activity for pay (EPAP) disclosures, and export control (EC) requirements. RIO provides training on the responsible conduct of research (RCR) and tracks compliance with RCR requirements. The office is also exploring the formation of an Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC). This office is designed to serve all faculty, student and staff needs for funded and unfunded projects and programs. College/School Information University Information The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969. EEO Statement At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset. Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Number of Openings Single Incumbent Special Notes to Applicants PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered. Months Per Year 12 Months FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week) Type of Position Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions Job Posting Date 11/25/2024 Posting Close Date 12/31/2024 Applicant Documents