Research Compliance Coordinator

Job Title

Research Compliance Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Research Compliance

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who we are

Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Research Compliance Coordinator is responsible for providing assistance in regulatory affairs compliance including export control and conflict of interest compliance. Serves as a liaison between the programs and the research community as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Compliance Officers in promoting export control awareness and conflict of interest compliance, implementing policies and procedures to comply with federal laws, system policies and regulations, as well as agency rules and procedures.
• Coordinates and supports aspects of compliance reviews based on knowledge of institutional guidelines and federal regulations. Consults and advises researchers and staff in the preparation of compliance documents.
• Assists with and conducts compliance screenings and administers access to compliance tools as directed by supervisor.
• Assists in the development of training materials and conducts regulatory training as needed. Assists in updating and maintaining materials and program websites.
• Adds value by contributing to the agency compliance efforts in support of research integrity and compliance.
• Review of foreign travel for export control compliance.
• Review of conflict of interest and foreign influence compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience.

What is helpful:

• Related experience in export controls, conflict of interest and/or research administration.
• General knowledge of export controls regulations.
• Familiarity with Huron system for conflict-of-interest review.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of basic regulatory requirements and/or experience in regulatory affairs compliance related work.
• Knowledge/experience working with database and spreadsheet software.
• 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.
• Knowledge of Export Control regulations (including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC regulations)

Work Location:

• RELLIS Campus – Bryan, TX.

About Research Compliance

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) Research Compliance facilitates and assists faculty and staff in complying with federal and state laws and regulations and Texas A&M System policies and regulations in the areas of research security, export controls, foreign influence vulnerabilities, conflicts of interest, and consulting and external employment disclosures. We also work with the Texas A&M University (TAMU) Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), and Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in the areas of animal use, biohazards, and human subject research.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/educational-assistance-programs.html
• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Offer total rewards through competitive and equitable pay, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.  Exemplify equal pay for equal work, with allowable pay differences based on factors not prohibited by law.

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.

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.