Research Compliance Coordinator

Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either eight years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
• Experience in managing research compliance and working with research compliance committees in higher education.
• Experience with Microsoft Access and online databases.
• Experience with Workday or similar financial software.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes, and regulations related to the position.
• Knowledge of Descartes Visual Compliance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.
  Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines established by professional organizations and/or governing agencies.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statues, regulations, codes, and standards related to the area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of administrative and regulatory operations of compliance committees.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with legal documents and budgets.
• Knowledge of research compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects when numerous and complex demands are involved.
• Ability to operate personal computers with proficiency and learn new applications and systems.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Ability to think critically and make clear, well-reasoned and timely decisions.
• Ability to facilitate and coordinate meetings.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures consistently.
  

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation

In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for feedback and new ideas.
• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
• Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.

Pay Grade 17

Applications received prior to 10/09/2026, will receive priority review.