Executive Director, Office of Research Integrity, Division of Research [R0132441]

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Executive Director, Office of Research Integrity, Division of Research [R0132441].

 

ROLE of the POSITION

 

The Executive Director of Research Integrity is critical for ensuring the safe, ethical, and responsible conduct of research, and will provide oversight to all of the functions located within the Office of Research Integrity, including protection of human and animal subjects, biosafety, export control, conflict of interest, responsible conduct of research training, and serving as the institution’s research integrity officer. As such, the executive director is responsible for establishing and directing the university’s research compliance program to ensure overall compliance with applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies. 

The Executive Director supervises the activities and effectiveness within the Office of Research Integrity and the programs under that office which include RCR, research compliance, export control, data privacy, the institutional research board (IRB) and facilities associated with animal care and use. The position also works closely with other University units that have compliance oversight and serves as a key resource for the research community for regulatory analysis and interpretation, compliance policy development, training, education, questions, and enforcement.

 

 

 

The Executive Director provides oversight for the laboratory safety committees at UNLV that have a research component: The committees include the Chemical Safety Advisory Committee (CSAC), the Radiation Safety Committee (RSC). 

 

 

 

The Executive Director provides oversight for ethical and regulatory mandates, including: developing policies for the various aspects of research, training members of its research community in the areas relevant to their activities, and certifying compliance with research policies. 

 

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

This position requires a Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-approved law school; 5 years of experience post-degree in the area of research compliance; 3 years of supervisory experience; and 3 years of management experience.

 

 

 

KNOWLEDGE

 

• Demonstrated knowledge, expertise and technical competence in a broad range of research administration issues, including regulatory compliance regarding university research and human subjects research, including but not limited to: export control, conflict of interest.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IRB protocol review, board review, and management of both.

 

 

SKILLS

 

• Demonstrated experience as an effective supervisor/manager.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience facilitating meetings and discussions in a complex university environment.

 

 

ABILITIES

 

• Ability to balance federal, state and local regulations, as well as campus and system wide policies and procedures.
• Ability to evaluate and prioritize research and compliance risks and to develop efficient programs to effectively control identified risks.
• Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate educational programs in support of the mission of the office.
• Ability to exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and to maintain constructive working relationships at all levels of organizations.
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal and written processes, especially among diverse groups of people who may have varying degrees of knowledge about compliance regulations and policies.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

Experience in a higher education environment and 7 or more years of experiences post-degree in the area of research compliance, 5 years of supervisory experience; and 5 years of management experience.

 

 

 

KNOWLEDGE

 

• Knowledge of CAYUSE as a platform for IRB review processes.

SKILLS

 

• Management experience at the Executive Director level at a higher institutions of learning or comparable institution.

ABILITIES

 

Ability to analyze situations and data trends and apply to job responsibilities.

 

 

 

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

 

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

 

 

 

SALARY RANGE

 

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

 

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

 

• Generous compensation packages, up to 48 days of paid time off, sick leave, and holidays Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision No state income tax Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

 

PERKS

• Flexible work schedule (depending on your department) Employee recognition and appreciation programs Personal and professional development opportunities UNLV athletics ticket discounts Employee discount at UNLV’s Student Wellness Recreation Center Statewide employee purchase program discounts RebelCard discounts on and off campus Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

 

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

 

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

 

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin immediately.

 

Materials should be addressed to David W. Hatchett, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

 

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0132441” in the search box.

 

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

 

 

 

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

 

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

 

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

 

 

 

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

 

 

 

EEO/AA STATEMENT

 

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.

 

TITLE IX STATEMENT

 

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both. 

 

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

 

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

 

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.