University of Tennessee System · 1 month ago
Institutional Compliance Officer - Research, Office of Audit and Compliance - UT System Administration
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe University of Tennessee System is the state’s oldest higher education institution and preeminent public university. They are seeking an Institutional Compliance Officer who will serve as a subject matter expert on research compliance-related regulations and support campuses in assessing new trends and mitigating risks. The role involves developing policies, monitoring compliance, and providing training on research compliance matters.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develop and implement research compliance policies and procedures
Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and university research regulations
Provide training and guidance to campuses and institutees on research compliance matters
Support the conduct of risk assessments to identify and address compliance issues
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote a culture of research compliance
Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and university requirements
Support campus and institute compliance monitoring
Support institutional compliance communication efforts to promote a culture of compliance
Provide training and outreach opportunities for campus and institute partners
Support and conduct compliance investigations in accordance with university policies and procedures
Evaluate key risk indicators associated with investigations
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree is required
Three years of research compliance and/or research administrative experience with exposure to federal research agency requirements is required
Advanced knowledge and experience interpreting federal and state regulations
Extensive knowledge of grants administration compliance, conflicts of interest, and regulated research processes
In-depth knowledge of uniform guidance requirements
Ability to conduct investigative interviews
Preferred
Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree (JD or PhD)
Five or more years of research compliance and/or research administrative experience with exposure to federal research agency requirements
Advanced understanding of national laboratory research contract requirements
Proven experience (3+ years) in stakeholder education and training development
Benefits
Excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families
Generous retirement benefits
A wide variety of professional development opportunities
Supportive work and family benefits
Company
University of Tennessee System
The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Martin; the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Space Institute at Tullahoma; and the statewide Institute of Agriculture and Institute for Public Service.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alyssa Thom
Senior Learning Consultant and Business Partner
Ramon Padilla Jr.
Chief Information Officer
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