Compliance Officer - Office of Research & Sponsored Programs - 15972

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ATTENTION:

The Office of Research & Sponsored Programs at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater seeks a Compliance Officer (Administrative Program Specialist).

JOB DETAILS:

This position will direct the daily and long-range operations of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) regarding compliance management of grants, contracts, and campus research.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree from an accredited four-year college/university OR comparable related experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to interpret complex policies, rules and regulations
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities at the same time
• Able to meet strict deadlines
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

RESPONSIBILITIES:

50% A. Institutional Review Board (IRB) for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research

1. Direct and oversee the administrative functions provided by ORSP to the IRB.
2. Advice the Director and Associate Vice Chancellor, staff, faculty and students on matters pertaining to the IRB.
3. Work with the University System General Counsel as necessary to resolve specific issues related to the IRB.
4. Serve as administrator and non-voting member of the IRB and as advisor on all matters regarding regulations.
5. Provide guidance and assistance to faculty and staff in complying with human subject regulations.
6. Keep up to date of federal and state legislation and compliance requirements and recommend policy changes and administrative action in regards to human subjects research.
7. Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure institutional compliance with all applicable federal, state, and agency regulations related to human subjects research.
8. Direct review of all grant award and contracts to ensure human subject research compliance with all applicable federal and funding source regulations, state laws, and institutional policies and procedures, and recommends acceptance or modification.

20% B. Other Research Compliance Policies and Procedures

1. Interface with federal and state agency officials to ensure compliance.
2. Provide guidance and assistance to faculty and staff in complying with human subject regulations, responsible conduct of research and conflict of interest.
3. Keep up to date of federal and state legislation and compliance requirements and recommend policy changes and administrative action.
4. Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure institutional compliance with all applicable federal, state, and agency regulations.
5. Complete all grant compliance reports, including Research Misconduct, mandated by federal granting agencies and recommend approval to the Director.
6. Direct the review of all grant award and contracts to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and funding source regulations, state laws, and institutional policies and procedures, and recommends acceptance or modification

10% C. Research related Export Controls

1. Direct and oversee the administrative functions provided by ORSP concerning Export Controls.
2. Meet with faculty who will be traveling internationally to complete campus research to assess research concerns.
3. Assess research that involves international collaboration partners for export concerns.
4. Provide guidance, assistance, and training to faculty and staff to comply with Export Controls.

10% D. Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

1. Direct and oversee the administrative functions provided by ORSP to the IACUC.
2. Complete all grant compliance reports mandated by federal regulations and recommend approvals to the Director.
3. Advise the Director and Associate Vice Chancellor, ORSP staff, faculty and students on all matters pertaining to the IACUC.
4. Work with the University System General Counsel as necessary to resolve specific issues related to award documents and the IACUC.
5. Serve as the administrator and non-voting member of the IACUC and as advisor on all matters regarding regulations.
6. Interfaces with federal and state agency officials to ensure compliance.
7. Provide guidance and assistance to faculty and staff in complying with animal subject regulations.

5% E. Engage in professional development

1. Attend conference and training opportunities to be up to date on federal and state legislation and compliance requirements.

5% F. Other duties as assigned

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

Founded in 1868, UW–Whitewater is one of eleven comprehensive universities in a public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions, 13 freshman-sophomore branch colleges, and a statewide Extension. In the fall of 2018, as a result of the University of Wisconsin System’s restructuring of the state’s 13 two-year campuses formerly known as UW Colleges, UW–Rock County began operating as a branch campus of UW–Whitewater under the new name of University of Wisconsin–Whitewater at Rock County. Together, these campuses form a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Campus and Rock Campus are located conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offers the advantage of beautiful small-town environments with easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas.

The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs. UW-Whitewater has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university. UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per UPS Operation Policy: TC1, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.

SPECIAL NOTES:

UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by November 11, 2019 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-472-1024 or hrstudent@uww.edu.

For questions regarding the position, please contact:

Becky Mueller
Grant Officer
muellerr@uww.edu
(262) 472-1049

TO APPLY:

Only complete application packages will be considered. A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Three Professional/Supervisory References with contact information

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