Senior Research Compliance Administrator

Job Title
Senior Research Compliance Administrator

Agency
Tarleton State University

Department
Department of Research

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Stephenville, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

The Division of Research, Innovation and Economic Development (RIED) is seeking applications for Senior Research Compliance Administrator at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX.

Reporting directly to the Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Economic Development (RIED), the Senior Research Compliance Administrator, under general direction, serves as a subject matter expert with regards to research compliance. Responsible for leading site visits, administering the evaluation of compliance matters, serving as a liaison with investigators for protocol submissions and documentation, leading training and development efforts and coordinates guideline and policy development.

RIED is located in Stephenville, Texas and the position may afford a hybrid work arrangements depending on the needs of the division. Normal work hours are Monday to Friday from 8AM to 5PM; or as work requirements indicate, which include afterhours, evenings, weekends, and some holidays. Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements post approval monitoring programs, quality improvement programs, or other specialized programs as needed. This may include scheduling visits, reviewing approved protocols and relevant records, conducting on-site visits, and preparing reports for investigators and relevant review committee.
• Leads site visits to ensure compliance with approved activity plans and applicable regulations.
• Verifies that concerns or deficiencies noted during inspections, post approval monitoring visits, or quality improvement assessments are addressed in a timely manner. Helps develop corrective action plans and ensures deficiencies are corrected.
• Conducts preliminary reviews of records, protocols and/or associated grant proposals to verify congruency.
• Serves as a liaison with investigators and external stakeholders for protocol and compliance document submissions. Resolves issues during application processes.
• Coordinates, plans, develops, and implements regulatory training activities including seminars, newsletters, and electronic communications, as needed.
• Leads the preparation and delivering of trainings and presentations. Provides advanced training to investigators, other offices, and staff.
• Administers policy and guideline development for committee review and approval.
• Administers the maintenance of current SOPs and ensures processes are followed through periodic review with office procedures.
• Maintains databases and prepares and distributes reports on training and compliance activities.
• May supervise, train, and evaluate the work of other staff and/or student workers.
• Stays abreast of research compliance best practices and all applicable institutional guidelines and federal regulations. Assists with accreditation activities as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six (6) years of related experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Preferred:

• 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.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Salary Range

The target base annual salary range is $80,370.00 to $114,131.00 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!
• Masters Educational Assistance - is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• 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.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. "See resume" is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.