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Inside Higher Ed · 3 days ago

Research Compliance and Development Associate

Frankfort, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is focused on supporting educational institutions, and they are seeking a Research Compliance and Development Associate to oversee research compliance programs and assist faculty in developing competitive grant proposals. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating collaboration among faculty teams and external partners to enhance research capacity.

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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

Research compliance knowledgeProposal development experienceProject management skillsFederal funding knowledgeIRB/IACUC oversightSynthesize informationTool development skillsEditing skillsExperience in higher educationCIP certificationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCollaboration skills