Kentucky State University · 3 months ago
Research Compliance and Development Associate
Frankfort, KY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expKentucky State University is seeking a Research Compliance and Development Associate to support the Office of Research and Innovation. The role involves overseeing research compliance programs, advising faculty on grant proposals, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements related to human subjects and animal care in research.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Coordinate and facilitate Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) meetings, communications, and protocol reviews
Conduct pre-reviews of IRB and IACUC submissions for accuracy and completeness
Maintain compliance records for all grants and contracts involving human subjects research and animal care and use
Advise faculty on regulatory requirements for compliance in research
Identify and analyze funding opportunities from federal and non-federal sponsors and communicate key information to faculty
Review Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) for eligibility, submission requirements, and compliance with sponsor guidelines
Develop resources, templates, and guidance documents to support faculty in proposal preparation
Support faculty in proposal development by assisting with narrative alignment, editing, compliance matrices, and timeline management
Facilitate collaboration across faculty teams, external partners, and interdisciplinary groups to strengthen proposals
Track trends in funding priorities, guidelines, and federal programs; prepare summaries and briefs for faculty
Provide project management support during proposal development, including establishing calendars, assigning roles, and communicating deadlines
Participate in professional development, workshops, and certification programs to maintain current knowledge in compliance and proposal development
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Sponsored Programs
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in a relevant field
At least three (3) to five (5) years of experience in research compliance and/or research development
Previous experience in higher education or research administration setting
Knowledge of regulatory oversight of human subjects and animal research (IRB/IACUC)
Knowledge of federal funding agencies, priorities, and distinctions in proposal review processes (NSF, USDA, NIH, DOE)
General knowledge of sponsored award budgeting and research administration
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and compliance requirements simultaneously
Ability to interpret and synthesize information clearly and concisely
Strong oral and written communication skills for working with faculty, staff, and external partners
Ability to develop tools, templates, and guidance resources to improve faculty proposal development
Preferred
Certified IRB Professional (CIP) preferred
Experience in compliance oversight and proposal development preferred
Project management experience preferred
Company
Kentucky State University
Kentucky State University is a public co-educational university located in Frankfort, Kentucky.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.05MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2023-11-29Grant· $2.3M
2021-10-07Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
CJ Faulk
DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY EVENTS/CHIEF PROTOCOL OFFICER
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