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Associate Vice President, Research Compliance

Employer
Northern Arizona University
Location
Arizona, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
May 10, 2023

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Position Type
Executive, Other Executive
Employment Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full Time

 


Associate Vice President, Research Compliance

Location: Regulatory Compliance
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 607076
Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.



Job Description

The AVPRC serves as NAU's subject matter expert for research compliance and oversees policies and issues related to conflicts of interest & commitment, animal use and care, human research, export controls & foreign influence, and the responsible conduct of research. This position also coordinates with other university offices to help oversee research activities that may include biological select agents, restricted research, recombinant DNA, dual use research of concern, or other highly regulated/controlled work. The AVPRC is expected to monitor regulatory developments, along with the proposed and current work of research staff; introducing and overseeing changes (when necessary) to university policies and activities to ensure institutional compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The AVPRC has official status as the university's designated Institutional Official (IO) when dealing with federal and state agencies and regulations. As such, the AVPRC serves as the institutional officer for the protection of human subjects and research animals and for research integrity.

Responsibilities

 

 

  • Provide strategic leadership for the Office of Research Compliance supporting the visions, plans and programs of the President and Vice President for Research.
  • Responsible for establishing, maintaining, and implementing all university policies and procedures related to research compliance, export control compliance, use of controlled substances in research, monitoring foreign influence on research/federal funding, research related risk management, animal safety, human subjects & clinical trials, and managing conflicts of interest/commitment in research.
  • Collaborate with university leadership to review and update relevant university policies to ensure cohesiveness and consistency as well as to ensure compliance policies are being enforced.
  • Collaborate with other university offices across campus to address regulatory and compliance issues with overlapping oversight, e.g., Office of Sponsored Projects, NAU Innovations, Environmental Health & Safety, Native American Initiatives, Purchasing & Contracts, HIPAA Compliance, Information Technology, etc.
  • Establish collaborative working relationships with faculty, staff, and students to achieve research goals while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and university policies.
  • Develop and implement plans to ensure institutional compliance with new and evolving regulations and policies. Specifically, ensure compliance with annual disclosure, attestation, and other required institutional assurances.
  • Organize and lead distinct monitoring functions and compliance oversight groups including the IRB, COI Committees, etc.; Institutional Official for IACUC, IRB, and IBC.
  • Coordinate with the Office of General Counsel, Risk Management, etc. to address risks to the University and to respond to requests for information with a high-level understanding of security, confidentiality, and potential liabilities to the institution
  • Lead or assist in investigations arising from allegations of non-compliance and serve as NAU's Research Integrity Officer.
  • Supervise assigned personnel, which includes hiring, work allocation, training, and problem resolution; evaluate performance and make recommendations for personnel actions.
  • Serve in a leadership capacity for compliance topics at a state and national level.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

 

 


Minimum Qualifications

 

 

 

  • Master's, J.D., or Ph.D. degree required. Degree must be conferred at the time of application.
  • The following experience is required:
    • 5-7 years' supervisory experience,
    • 8+ years in research administration or research compliance administration, and
    • 4+ years leading across organizations or job families.

 


Preferred Qualifications

 

 

 

 

  • Master's, J.D., or Ph.D. in life science, physical sciences, social sciences, research administration or related field.
  • Professional experience related to the minimum qualifications which demonstrate depth and breadth of expertise in regulatory requirements, compliance functions, and associated best practices in university research setting.
  • Experience engaging in sponsored research as an investigator, professional research administrator, or in a research compliance role.
  • Evidence of commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive work environment that respects diverse perspectives.

 


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

 

 

 

 

  • Previous regulatory experience in academic health science centers, research institutes, or similar research-intensive environments.
  • Considerable administrative acumen in a higher education environment.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and current subject matter expertise of federal, state and local policies, procedures, and regulations relating to human subjects research, animal care and use in research, controlled imports/exports and embargos, biosafety research, and other applicable research compliance regulations.
  • Experience with developing and administering research related training programs directed at regulatory and compliance responsibilities.
  • Experience interacting with federal and state regulatory agencies.
  • Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present data.
  • Effective communicator and collaborator.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills along with current knowledge of multi-platform software and both PC and Mac computer environments.
  • Excellent project management skills.
  • Ability to resolve complex problems and issues in a timely and collaborative manner.

 


General Information

Northern Arizona University has a student population of 29,569, including approximately 21,000 on its main campus in Flagstaff and the remainder at more than 20 locations statewide and online.

Committed to a diverse and civil working and learning environment, NAU has earned a solid reputation as a university with all the features of a large institution but with a personal touch, with a faculty and staff dedicated to each student's success. All faculty members are expected to promote student learning and help students achieve academic outcomes.

While our emphasis is undergraduate education, we offer a wide range of graduate programs and research. Our institution has carefully integrated on-campus education with distance learning, forming seamless avenues for students to earn degrees.

Flagstaff has a population of about 70,000, rich in cultural diversity. Located at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff is 140 miles north of Phoenix at intersection of Interstate 17 and Interstate 40.

For information about diversity, access and equity at NAU, see the Center for University Access and Inclusion webpage.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Anticipated salary begins at $145,713. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Benefits

This is an Administrator (ADM) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP); 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members. More information on benefits at NAU is available at the NAU HR benefits page. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Administrators are hired on a contract basis renewable each year according to terms of the Conditions of Administrative Service. These terms can be found on the Arizona Board of Regents website.
Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). Employees will have 31 days from date of hire to enroll in benefits, and their benefits will then be effective the first day of the pay period following their completed enrollment. If a new employee chooses the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) retirement option, participation in the ASRS Plan (and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it) will begin on the first of the pay period following 183 days of employment. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP; an alternative to the ASRS plan) will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election. The long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election. More information about NAU benefits is available at the NAU HR benefits page.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Submission Deadline

This vacancy will be open until filled or closed. Review of applications will begin on June 12, 2023.

How to Apply

To apply for the Associate Vice President for Research Compliance position, please click on the "Apply" button at the end of the job description if viewing this position through the NAU HR website. Otherwise, to view the original post and to apply, proceed to nau.jobs, click on "Current Openings" button, follow the 'Faculty, Library, Administrator Openings' link, locate vacancy 607076, and then "Apply" at the bottom of the page. Please include with your application:

 

 

 

  • a curriculum vitae or resume;
  • a letter of interest that addresses the leadership opportunities and preferred qualifications in the profile; and
  • contact information for five references (to be contacted with candidate's permission at a later date).

  • If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process please contact the Disability Resources Office: DR@nau.edu or 928-523-8773, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff, AZ 86011.

    Nominations and expressions of interest are encouraged. Please direct them to AVPresearchNAU@agbsearch.com or to the AGB search consultants listed below:

    Kimberly Templeton, J.D., Principal

    kimberly.templeton@agbsearch.com / 540.761.9494

    Jerry Gilbert, Ph.D., Executive Search Consultant

    jerry.gilbert@agbsearch.com / 662.769.0121

    George Koors, MA, MSLIS, Research Associate

    george.koors@agbsearch.com / 314.717.2634

    FLSA Status

    This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

    Know Your Rights Poster

    NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.



    To apply, visit https://hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu/psp/ph92prta/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=607076&PostingSeq=1


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