University of Nebraska at Omaha · 4 weeks ago
Research Compliance Specialist
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
0+ years expThe University of Nebraska at Omaha is seeking a Research Compliance Specialist to support its research compliance efforts. This role involves conflict of interest reviews, responsible conduct of research compliance, and export control compliance, while providing support to university researchers in data management and sharing plans.
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Responsibilities
Supports the research compliance efforts to include conflict of interest reviews, trainings, and support
Primary support for federally mandated responsible conduct of research (RCR) compliance and reporting
Supports the university’s export control compliance efforts, and is an active part of the systemwide export control compliance team
Conducts export control compliance reviews, training, and creates technology control plans as needed
Primary support for university researchers in preparing and reviewing data management and sharing plans for compliance on federally funded research projects
Helps bridge the gap between information technology services and research administration systems internal to UNO
Works closely with the Office of Sponsored Programs, ITS / UNCA, UNO’s research administration software vendor, and campus wide research stakeholders
Provides expertise, support, and training for existing/proposed electronic pre- and post-award research support systems
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
Serves as UNO’s liaison for assisting faculty with self-identifying risk categories for data
Responsible for other research compliance duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, technology, analytics, or research field, or in any other related area
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business, technology, analytics, or research field, or in any other related area
Knowledge of, and some experience with research data security and electronic research tools such as MavGrants, or NuRamp; knowledge of/experience with Uniform Guidance, Grants.gov, Research.gov/FastLane, 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
Company
University of Nebraska at Omaha
UNO is Nebraska's metropolitan university -- a university with strong academic values and significant relationships with our community that transforms and improves life.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.01MKey Investors
National Science FoundationNASAAlfred P. Sloan Foundation
2025-03-01Grant· $0.4M
2023-06-24Grant
2023-04-25Grant· $1.61M
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A. T. Miller
Chief Diversity Officer
Ana Lopez Shalla
Director of Strategic Partnerships and New Market
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