SPGC Compliance Manager

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The College of Letters and Science (L&S) is the heart of UW-Madison and home to a tremendous breadth and depth of departments and degree-granting programs in the humanities; natural physical and mathematical sciences; social sciences; and the computing data and information the L&S Research Compliance & Administration team in this Sponsored Programs Grants & Contracts Compliance Manager role.

In this role you will be responsible for leading and overseeing multiple areas of compliance for the college including conflict of interest conflict of commitment outside activities reporting and research compliance (export controls effort/cost share salary cap data human subject protocols and IRB and research safety). You will work closely with pre- and post-award teams and with the Research and Sponsor Programs Office and the office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research Policy and Integrity in central campus. With support from the individual hired to this role L&S will continue to evaluate additional aspects of research compliance such as animal care. Based on the outcomes of this evaluation the scope of responsibilities associated with this position may expand over time.

We are looking for candidates who bring a positive collaborative proactive problem-solving approach to working with faculty staff students and colleagues; exercise sound judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures; maintain a commitment to confidentiality; and embrace change and have a resilient mindset. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact we encourage you to apply.

This role is full time and will likely be a hybrid (partially remote) work schedule.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures institutional compliance related but not limited to: audit coordination conflict of interest intellectual property and institutional review boards export controls effort or other policies

• Serves as a key resource to campus regarding research administration compliance areas and may supervise staff

• Develops implements and evaluates policies and procedures related to compliance with federal state local and/or university regulations

• Undertakes additional duties or leads special projects as needed to support institutional compliance priorities.

• Assists principal investigators researchers administrative staff leadership and others to ensure institutional compliance with applicable regulations

Department:

College of Letters & Science Computer Administration

Compensation:

The typical starting salary for this position is $72000 - $103000 depending on qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor degree is required an advanced degree is preferred

• A minimum of 3 years of direct experience in administration ofresearch compliance either through work at an R1 University at a National Research Lab at relevant funding agencies or equivalent.

• Thorough understanding of policy laws and regulation and can determine when and how to apply them

• Demonstrates integrity and high ethics in applying policy while also having the ability to think creatively in circumstances where there isnt a clear solution

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and buildpositive working relationships with researchers and other administrativeoffices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research Compliance experience at a Peer Institution National Lab or Funding Agency.

Education:

Bachelors Degree required.

How to Apply:

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-Letter of Qualifications

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Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information:

Maria Antezana

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