Job description

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Conflict of Interest Program Manager

The Office of University Research Compliance at Oklahoma State University (OSU) seeks candidates for the position of Conflict of Interest (COI) Program Manager. The incumbent will provide support to the Director, University Research Compliance, and staff of the Office of University Research Compliance (URC). The Office of University Research Compliance has oversight responsibility for university activities involving conflicts of interest, research integrity, human subjects, animal care and use, recombinant and synthetic nucleic acid molecules, infectious agents and toxins, Class 3b and Class 4 lasers, and radiological materials and x-ray equipment.

Specific Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Manage the Conflict of Interest (COI) and Outside Employment/Activity program to assure compliance with university and OSU policies, federal regulations, and funding sponsor requirements.

2. Develop, implement, and monitor procedures designed to promote compliance with COI policies and management plans including interaction and integration with other committees, such as the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), and offices, such as Central Sponsored Programs Administration (CSPA).

3. Develop and implement a training and educational program (including written materials and website content) and serve as a resource for advice and counsel concerning the interpretation of policies and their application to individual circumstances, and to assist employees and the financial interest disclosure process and the outside employment request and approval process.

4. Manage, train, and evaluate the COI office staff to assure financial disclosure reviews and outside employment requests/approval are completed in accordance with applicable policies and regulations; assist in the review of more complex, high-risk situations.

5. Prepare and present reports and information. Communicate with departments to provide noncompliance reports and escalate to administration as necessary.

6. Develop, implement, and maintain a quality assurance compliance program including a risk-based monitoring program to measure compliance and identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.

7. Coordinate the planning, development and maintenance of electronic forms and electronic administration systems and reporting tools for the program.

8. Monitor and inform administration of regulatory developments and changes that relate to COI reporting and disclosure requirements.

Additional administrative duties include providing administrative support to the Office of University Research Compliance (URC) and Vice President for Research, and all university-wide compliance committee members; and, as needed, schedule meetings, assist with meeting minutes, coordinating travel arrangements and all local details for inspectors.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant professional experience is required. Preferred experience includes experience with COI smart, IRB Manager, Export Controls, and RISE.

COI-Smart is a web-based system that allows for the completion and processing of conflict of interest disclosures. IRB Manager is the product used for the entire lifecycle of human subjects research, from the development and submission of protocol applications by researchers to the review of the applications by the Institutional Review Board through approval, amendment, renewal, and eventual closure. Export Controls are Federal laws restricting the transfer of goods and technology to and the performance of services for persons and entities outside the United States. The Research Information Security Enclave, or RISE, is a cloud-based system that uses Microsoft Azure cloud to meet the appropriate standards for each sponsored-research effort.

For additional required skills, knowledge and proficiencies, please see the job listing noted below. Must successfully complete a background check.

Application Procedures: Applicants must apply on-line at https://jobs.okstate.edu. When applying, refer to Req15613. Applicants should include a resume, a cover letter, and the names, addresses (including e-mail addresses), and telephone numbers of three professional references. Applications must be submitted electronically and will be accepted until a successful candidate is selected.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,200.00 - $74,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 4 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stillwater, OK: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• PMP (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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