Job Title

Senior Financial Conflict of Interest Coordinator

Agency

Texas AM University

Department

Research Security Office

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas AM University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Division of Research is committed to a truly comprehensive university where students, researchers, and inventors bring scholarship and innovation to bear for the benefit of the community, the state, and the nation. Texas AM’s research creates new knowledge that provides basic, fundamental, and applied contributions resulting, in many cases, in economic benefits to the state, nation and world.

What we want

The Conflict of Interest/Responsible Conduct of Research office is seeking a Senior Research Compliance Coordinator responsible for providing assistance in research administration compliance, including financial conflicts of interest, outside activity requests, and Huron software support. We seek to hire a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree and four years research administration, compliance or related field. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of Federal and University regulations pertaining to financial conflicts of interest, and/or experience in research administration/compliance and two years experience with software management, audit and/or compliance monitoring. We seek to hire a candidate who will support our commitment to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents lived experiences per our Core Values . If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity to join our team.

What You Need to Know

Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Hybrid/Remote Work Option: Due to the nature of this position, a hybrid or remote work arrangement may be available for workplace flexibility.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Four years of related experience in compliance, research administration, or other related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Requires tact and diplomacy and strong interpersonal skills.

Requires strong oral and written communication skills.

Must be detail oriented.

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Education and Experience

Two years of experience in research compliance related area, financial conflicts of interest, software management, audit and/or compliance monitoring.

Working knowledge of Federal and University regulations pertaining to financial conflicts of interest, and/or experience in research administration/compliance.

Experience working with database and spreadsheet software.

Working knowledge of MAESTRO, Workday, AggieBuy, Huron, or other University systems.

Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships with people of varied backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Conflicts of Interest/Commitment - Provides preliminary review of annual financial conflict of interest disclosures for compliance including providing recommendations to supervisor and feedback to customers. Assists with drafting and routing of management plans. Coordinates and assists with any necessary compliance meetings. Assists with the reviews of annual disclosures. Assists with monitoring nepotism on sponsored research projects. Assists with institutional conflicts of interest.

Outside Activities - Responsible for ensuring outside activity approval requests are routed correctly; reviews outside activity requests as necessary; provides oversight of reports, routing paths and workflows pertaining to disclosures and pre-approval requests within Huron. Responsible for monitoring disclosures and other requests, including external employment and global engagement, for compliance with Federal, State, and University requirements pertaining to export controls, conflicts of interest/commitment, and research security. Develops training materials and user guides pertaining to Huron and conducts training and outreach sessions as needed.

Program Support - Assists in the development, implementation, and updating of policies and procedures relating to all applicable program areas. Coordinates with existing program staff to maintain electronic and paper files ensuring all are up-to-date and complete. Assists staff in the development of training materials and conducts regulatory training as needed. Assists in updating and maintaining online training resources and other materials and program websites. Serves as a liaison between the programs and the research community as appropriate. Consults and advises faculty, staff, and students in the preparation of required documents based on knowledge of guidelines, rules and Federal regulations. Works with supervisor in the development or modification of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and office processes.

Why Texas AM University?

Texas AM University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas AM contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each month

Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas AM employee

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.

Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas AM University. As the flagship campus of The Texas AM University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas AM special.From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas AM is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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