Job Responsibilities
- Oversee the Conflict of Interest process for researchers including review of all project COIs, drafting of management plans or addressing conflict issues associated with individuals conducting externally sponsored research, and entering results into the grants and COI systems of RIT, and potentially sponsors.
- Work with the leadership of OVPR, Sponsored Research Services, Sponsored Programs Accounting, faculty, leadership of the colleges, and university support offices to enhance, update, and coordinate university research compliance resources and practices required by federal agency requirements at NSF, NIH, DOE, NASA, DOD, and other sponsors.
- Supervision of the Human Subjects Research Office staff and assistance on HSRO reliance agreements, issues, and appointments to IRB.
- Participate on appointments on university level compliance committees as a compliance representative of the VPR
- Conduct export control compliance, OFAC and banned party screening, project reviews and determinations, and creation of TCPs on sponsored research issues
- VPR Representative on information security issues and policies that affect research in concert with applicable ITS and Research Computing units, including assisting in CUI compliance for RIT researchers..
- Coordinate and assist sponsored project reviews with the Institute Biosafety Committee (IBC), the IACUC, and Radiation Safety Committee
- Advise and assist the SRS Director and SRS staff on both pre-and post award non-financial compliance issues on specific research projects, including research misconduct issues.
- Negotiate certain non-disclosure agreements, complex sponsored research contracts, handle negotiation and processing of certain DOD research contracts for several specialized units; international research collaborations, compliance terms and agreements on designated issues, sponsors or projects as directed by the VPR or the Director of Sponsored Research Services
- Other Duties as assigned
Additional Details In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-###-#### or email your request to ...@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. How To Apply In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number. Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree
- 10 years of progressively advanced experience with the administration of university or corporate regulatory compliance, including externally sponsored academic research, OR its equivalent;
- Post award sponsored project contracting and management, or its corporate equivalent;
- Post award university project research compliance issues, or their corporate equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10-12 years of sponsored research compliance experience in a university setting along with specific experience with conflict of interest management, export control regulations, and Office of Foreign Assets Control issues
- Specific experience coordinating research misconduct inquiries and investigations via academic panels on federal agency funded projects at a university
- Experience with coordinating inter-institutional agreements and related issues including single IRB and human subjects review on multi-institution projects, as well Institute Biosafety Committee compliance
What do we believe at RIT? Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few). Job Summary The Director of Research Compliance will provide strategic oversight and coordination and implementation of the Office of the VP for Research and institutional research non-financial compliance programs (e.g., conflict of interest, export control, federal agency compliance. etc.) as well as provide inputs on Sponsored Research Services compliance processes that govern research activities, and promote a culture of compliance and ethics in the conduct of sponsored research at the university.