Washington University in St. Louis · 8 hours ago
Director Research Administration (Hybrid) - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$96K/yr - $169K/yr
5+ years expWashington University in St. Louis is seeking a Director of Research Administration to promote research ethics and compliance within the university. The role involves overseeing compliance with federal laws and university policies, directing administrative support for committees, and developing educational programs to ensure the ethical conduct of research.
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Responsibilities
Oversees and directs the administrative support for assigned committees. Works closely with others to ensure proper procedures are followed to comply with applicable laws, regulations and policies. Assures that the necessary reports to federal agencies and sponsors are submitted
Assures the appropriate documentation of committee deliberations, activities, findings, actions and reports are maintained. In addition, assures appropriate reporting and notifications are provided to federal, state, sponsor or regulatory agencies when applicable
Directs appropriate and necessary implementation of Conflict of Interest Policies with all other affected compliance offices including but not limited to the Office of Sponsored Research Services including grants and contracts, Human Research Protection Office, Office of Technology Management, and Institutional Conflict of Interest
Oversees the conduct of investigations into allegations of non-compliance including the development of corrective plans and implementation of sanctions or monitoring
Develops, revises and maintains compliance policies and procedures necessary to support the ethical and responsible conduct of research at the university. Assures timely and appropriate dissemination of information about new policies and procedures to the research community. Oversees the regular assessment of policies and procedures to assure that risks are assessed and mitigated, measures compliance and identifies opportunities for improved efficiency and effectiveness
Monitors federal and sponsoring agency policies, regulations and initiatives as well as university policies and procedures to assure that the research compliance program is up-to-date and effective
Directs the development, revision and maintenance of educational content and communication strategies for faculty, staff, students, postdoctoral appointees and other impacted individuals to assure individual, programmatic and institutional compliance
Directs the monitoring of compliance programs to assure that impacted faculty, staff, students and postdoctoral appointees are meeting their expectations for protocol submission, financial disclosure, training and responding to mandatory management plans and reporting
Directs the development and implementation of various technology systems and tools to facilitate and support faculty and staff efforts to comply with regulations, policies, procedures and WU compliance requirements. Oversee the university compliance systems to assure appropriate functionality, content and effectiveness. Contributes to the university’s efforts to facilitate an integrated compliance infrastructure for university faculty and staff
Represents the university to federal agencies, sponsoring programs and auditors, and coordinates any necessary response to their inquiries
Works closely with other compliance and research-related offices to understand and integrate the concepts of responsible and ethical conduct of research programs
Develops, trains, oversees and monitors the work of all departmental personnel to assure compliance with regulations, policies and procedures. Provides opportunities for professional development and growth
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Research Administration (5 Years)
Supervisory (2 Years)
Preferred
Master's degree
Complex Systems
Confidentiality
Detail-Oriented
Group Presentations
Information Systems Management
Interpersonal Relationships
Oral Communications
Organizational Context
Regulatory Environment
Regulatory Policies
Sound Judgment
Stress Management
Time Management
Working Independently
Written Communication
Benefits
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Company
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University’s mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge, and protect the freedom of inquiry through research and teaching.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsJim McKelvey
2024-09-13Grant
2023-12-01Grant· $0M
2019-01-31Grant
Leadership Team
Jessie Minton
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