Location: Stephenville,TX, USA
Job Title
Executive Director, Research Regulatory Compliance
Agency
Tarleton State University
Department
Department of Research
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Stephenville, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
This position is responsible for assuring that all research activities associated with Tarleton State University are planned and conducted in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, Texas A&M University System policies, and University rules and procedures. The Executive Director of Research Compliance is responsible for developing and maintaining programs to facilitate compliance with federal, state, Texas A&M University System, and University regulations pertaining to research. The Executive Director will manage research compliance activities, work with the University's IRB, IBC, and IACUC committees, liaise with the Texas A&M University System Office of Research Compliance, and provide technical Export Controls advice. Areas of oversight and administrative support including research involving human subjects, vertebrate animals, recombinant DNA and biohazardous materials; occupational health; export controls compliance; financial conflict of interest (FCOI) compliance management, and research misconduct.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
+ Provides leadership for departmental functions, including planning, directing, and evaluating operations, with a specific emphasis on research compliance.
+ Oversees research compliance activities, including, but not limited to, daily management, coordination, communication, planning, implementation, and monitoring.
+ Establishes and implements short- and long-term goals, objectives, metrics, and standard operating procedures; monitors and evaluates operational effectiveness and implements changes as needed for improvement.
+ Manages the strategic planning and development of integrated programs that align with university goals, particularly in the area of research compliance.
+ Facilitates compliance with federal, state, Texas A&M University System, and university regulations pertaining to research.
+ Serves as a liaison and coordinates working relationships with academic and non-academic units across the university.
+ Develops, directs, and implements components of the compliance program, including faculty and staff training, monitoring, record-keeping, monthly and annual reporting, and other compliance issues that adhere to applicable government regulations and institutional policies and practices.
+ Develops and delivers on-campus training programs for researchers and compliance staff, ensuring they are well-informed of relevant regulations, policies, and best practices. Collaborates with research compliance staff to design and implement effective training initiatives that support the university's research compliance objectives.
+ Acts as an expert resource to the university community regarding matters related to research compliance operations.
+ Recommends new departmental and university-wide policies or revisions to existing policies.
+ Maintains university assurances with federal agencies.
+ Manages research compliance activities, working with the university's IRB, IBC, and IACUC committees; liaises with the Texas A&M University System Office of Research Compliance, and provides technical advice on export controls.
+ Oversees research involving human subjects, vertebrate animals, recombinant DNA and biosafety, export controls compliance, financial conflict of interest (FCOI) management, and research misconduct.
+ Stays informed on current and emerging issues in research administration and compliance by reading relevant journals, attending professional conferences, and maintaining effective communication with colleagues nationwide.
+ Participates in training and professional development sessions.
+ May serve on various boards, committees, and working groups, both internally and externally.
The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
+ Master's degree in Life Sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Eight (8) years of professional experience in multiple research compliance activities, including 2 years as a supervisor.
+ Extensive knowledge of research compliance regulations governing human subjects research, vertebrate animals in research and teaching, and biosafety.
+ One or more research compliance certification: Export Compliance Professional (ECOP) Accreditation, Certified IRB Professional (CIP) or Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA), Certified Health Care Compliance.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
+ Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Other Requirements:
+ This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only.
+ Security-sensitive position; must have a satisfactory criminal history check.
+ Supervision of Others: This position generally supervises employees.
Salary:
+ The target base annual salary is $90,000 - $120,000 and is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:
Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:
+ Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) ( - scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!
+ Doctoral Educational Assistance ( - Full-time budgeted employees at all A&M System Universities, Agencies, and System Offices are qualified for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligibility: This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first doctorate degree only to full-time, budgeted employees who have been in a position no less than 2 long semesters. Click the link for additional details!
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+ Fully covered employee health insurance
+ Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees' insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.
+ Dental insurance
+ Vision insurance
+ Retirement and Insurance programs
Paid Leave (
Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!
+ Paid sick leave
+ Holiday pay
+ Vacation
+ Longevity pay
+ Paid Birthday Leave - Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!
Other
+ Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events
+ Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.
+ Employee Wellness Release Time
+ Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation
+ and other Tarleton Discounts
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.
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Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact ...@tarleton.edu .