Research Conflict of Interest Administrator
Full Time
Corvallis, OR 97331
Posted
Job description
The VP for Research is seeking a Research Conflict of Interest Administrator. This is a full-time (1.0
FTE
), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The Administrator is a program manager and will have an exciting opportunity to strengthen and mature the RCOI program at a major R1 institution and to work in an important and evolving area of research compliance. The Administrator will think strategically, operationally, creatively, and flexibly as they administer the RCOI program, promote research integrity, and support Oregon State University (OSU) researchers and compliance with Federal requirements.
The Administrator is a program manager and will have an exciting opportunity to strengthen and mature the RCOI program at a major R1 institution and to work in an important and evolving area of research compliance. The Administrator will think strategically, operationally, creatively, and flexibly as they administer the RCOI program, promote research integrity, and support Oregon State University (OSU) researchers and compliance with Federal requirements.
As one of only three land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the nation, OSU serves Oregon and the world through our campuses in Corvallis and Bend, our marine research center in Newport and our award-winning Ecampus. With over $400 million in competitive research awards per year, OSU continues to lead the way with practical, impact-driven research that improves lives, protects natural resources, and generates economic growth to transform our future.
The Office of Research Integrity (ORI), within the Research Office, support OSU’s commitment to exceptional research by collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to help ensure that research is conducted ethically, to high professional standards, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. The RCOI Administrator will work alongside a team of compliance and regulatory experts in ORI and will lead our RCOI program. The Administrator provides leadership, programmatic oversight, and advice in identifying and managing conflicts of interest that may influence the design, conduct or reporting of OSU research. The Administrator implements and manages policies and processes for collecting financial disclosures from researchers, identifying and managing conflicts, and disseminating and tracking RCOI training obligations. The Administrator uses independent judgment to interpret and apply relevant regulations and policies and advises leadership in the Research Office and University on relevant matters.
The Administrator supervises staff and partners with others across the university on issues related to conflicts of interest, commercialization and innovation, awards management, faculty affairs, conflicts of commitment and state ethics. The Administrator will utilize a new electronic research administration system to manage RCOI functions and will partner with colleagues in the Research Office to continue to implement and optimize this system. The Administrator will also partner with offices across the university to address the changing federal requirements around managing outside interests and promoting research security.
The Administrator reports to the Associate Vice President for Research Integrity (AVPRI).
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine county. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Position Duties
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
- Top 1.4% university in the world
- More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
- 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
- 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
- 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
- 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
- 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
- 217k+ alumni worldwide
- For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine county. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
- Retirement savings paid by the university.
- A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
- Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
- Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
55% – Research
COI
Program Management
- Manages and oversees all aspects of the Research COI program.
- Serves as the primary point-of-contact at the university for research-related conflicts of interest.
- Develops strategic plans, prioritizes efforts, and executes short and long-term programmatic goals.
- Develops and implements processes for ensuring compliance with research COI requirements, including tracking and reviewing financial disclosures and training requirements.
- Matures and maintains an efficient and effective program that optimizes workflow and is responsive to changing federal regulations or requirements.
- Evaluates RCOI disclosures, assesses information against regulations and policy, makes decisions about the presence or absence of conflicts, and develops and follows escalation procedures to promote compliance.
- Drafts and oversees the development of management plans or other management instruments, and works with researchers and their leadership to implement them.
- Oversees record management systems and processes related to disclosures, reviews, management, and training.
- Works as part of a research office team to implement a new electronic research administration system
15% – Staff Management
- Supervises COI coordinator, including planning/assigning work, prioritizing efforts, reviewing/approving work products, and conducting performance evaluations.
- Promotes work-life balance and supports mentoring, professional development, and other opportunities for the staff development.
- Is committed to growth as a manager and utilizes campus training and other resources to strengthen supervisory and management competencies.
15% – Coordination and Regulatory Compliance
- Coordinates with other units within the Research Office. This includes OSU Advantage, to manage conflicts that can arise from engagements with private-sector partners; and the Office of Sponsored Research & Awards Administration, to ensure RCOI compliance is well-coordinated with award management functions.
- Works effectively with other university partners, including the Office of Audit, Risk, & Compliance, the Office of General Counsel, Office of Export Controls and International Compliance, Faculty Affairs, and Human Resources to understand the range of outside interests that could arise for researchers and determine how to address them appropriately.
- Recommends, leads and participates in the development of institutional and Research Office policies and procedures pertaining to research conflicts of interest.
- Remains abreast of and responsive to changing federal regulations and requirements, including those related to disclosures of outside interests and research security, updating policies and processes as necessary.
- Analyzes data and prepares reports required for regulatory compliance, research office leadership, and university leadership.
10% – Outreach, Training and Communication
- Regularly communicates and engages with research office leadership and campus colleagues on topics related to research COI
- Develops and oversees effective outreach and education efforts.
- Oversees the content and tracking of online RCOI training. Oversees the RCOI webpages, guidance materials and other resources for researchers.
5% — Other Duties as Assigned by the Associate Vice President for Research Integrity
Minimum/Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- Five (5) years of experience in administrative roles within higher education or other highly regulated environment
- Experience working in research ethics, compliance or administration, including but not limited to research COI, animal welfare, human subjects protection, research integrity, contracting, award support or processing.
- Collaborative problem-solver who eagerly approaches compliance as a partnership
- Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity
- Experience developing and/or delivering training, educational materials, and related resources
- Experience leading or substantively participating in successful, strategic, programmatic, and/or organizational changes
- Ability to understand, interpret, apply and adapt to federal regulations and policies
- Ability to set long- and short-term goals and appropriately manage competing priorities, while continuing to advance programmatic goals
- Effective communicator; able to effectively convey information to varied audiences, both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated proficiency in relevant computer applications or software similar enough to ensure a short learning period
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
- Ability to work in-person in Corvallis, Oregon in some capacity
- Direct supervisory experience
- Advanced degree or terminal professional degree
- Experience with electronic research administration systems
Possibility for remote or hybrid work schedule as agreed on with supervisor.
This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division I (FBS) universities. No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P06714UF
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
07/10/2023
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
04/14/2023
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
05/21/2023
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact: Gretchen Cuevas at Gretchen.Cuevas@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-2992.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement.
- Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience. The anticipated starting salary will be $86,688-$110,000.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement.
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