Research Compliance Coordinator

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The Research Compliance Coordinator is responsible for providing assistance in regulatory affairs compliance, including export control and conflict of interest compliance; and serves as a liaison between the programs and the research community as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of basic regulatory requirements and/or experience in regulatory affairs compliance related work.
• Knowledge/experience working with database and spreadsheet software.
• Requires tact and diplomacy and strong interpersonal skills.
• Requires strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Related experience in export controls, conflict of interest and/or research administration.
• General knowledge of export controls regulations.
• Knowledge of Export Control regulations (including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC regulations)
• Knowledge of Conflict of Interest regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Compliance Officers in promoting export control awareness and conflict of interest compliance, implementing policies and procedures to comply with federal laws, system policies and regulations, as well as agency rules and procedures.
• Coordinates and supports aspects of compliance reviews based on knowledge of institutional guidelines and federal regulations.
• Consults and advises researchers and staff in the preparation of compliance documents.
• Assists with and conducts compliance screenings and administers access to compliance tools as directed by supervisor.
• Assists in the development of training materials and conducts regulatory training as needed.
• Assists in updating and maintaining materials and program websites.
• Adds value by contributing to the agency compliance efforts in support of research integrity and compliance.
• Assist with conflict of interest and foreign influence compliance reviews.
• Assists with reviewing international travel requests for export control compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
• Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
• Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
• Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level