Job Title: Director of Research Compliance
PVN ID: BK-2105-004009
Category: Managerial and Professional
Location: BROOKLYN COLLEGE

Job Description

General Description

Director of Research Compliance

Brooklyn College seeks to hire a professional with the background and experience to oversee and manage research compliance related to grants and contacts from the federal, NYS and local government and other agencies in the context of existing rules and policies of the City University of New York (CUNY) The Director provides education, training and administrative support and coordination for the research community on Responsible Conduct of Research, the Human Research Protection Program, Conflict of Interest,  Research Agreements, and other related areas.   The Director works closely with other administrators in Academic Affairs to provide oversight for compliance with grant and other funding requirements.

Other Duties

Responsibilities of the Research Compliance Officer

  • Review existing college compliance practices for conformity to current Federal and other guidelines
  • Conduct investigations in areas where compliance issues are found and work with the institution to bring compliance into agreement with all appropriate policies and practices
  • Develop training and materials to educate faculty and staff about compliance policies and protocols
  • Develop and implement a compliance program to ensure the organization operates in accordance with all relevant federal laws for grants and contracts
  • Determine compliance metrics and establish and maintain systems for tracking compliance practices
  • Remain up to date on federal compliance guidelines related to Federal grants and contacts and CUNY policies and contribute to updating College policies accordingly and inform College officials of relevant changes in the context of current compliance policies
  • Perform compliance audits to determine whether established protocols are being followed and where they can be improved
  • Maintain up- to-date written documentation and policies related to the organization's business activities and file reports on a timely basis about the status of institutional compliance
  • Create compliance resource library for staff members to reference when they have questions

Responsibilities as assigned. 

Qualifications

Qualifications for the Compliance Officer

  • Master’s degree with at least 8 years prior experience in compliances, research administration, contract management or law preferred; a combination of relevant work experience and education in these target areas will be considered
  • Superior attention to detail to identify and suggest corrections for possible compliance issues
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and to collaborate effectively with Brooklyn College faculty, staff and administrators to insure a high level of institutional compliance
  • Strong knowledge of all relevant compliance protocols and best practices in Federal compliance issues
  • Excellent analytical skills and ability to accurately interpret complex documents and policies
  • Superior time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines
  • High professional and ethical standards

    Salary range: $75,000-$85,000 depending on credentials
    Application review will commence on August 30, 2021

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Provost Office
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$75,000.00 - $85,000.00
Closing Date
Oct 29, 2021 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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