SPGC Compliance Manager

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 sciences. Join 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.

• 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

College of Letters & Science, Computer, Administration

The typical starting salary for this position is $72,000 - $103,000 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.

• A Bachelor degree is required, an advanced degree is preferred

• A minimum of 3 years of direct experience in administration of research 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 isn't 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 build positive working relationships with researchers and other administrative offices

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

Bachelor's Degree required.

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process.

You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

-Resume

-Letter of Qualifications

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field.

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.

Maria Antezana, maria.antezana@wisc.edu

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