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Position Overview

The Ohio State University is seeking applications for the position of Compliance Specialist, Conflict of Interest. The position reports to the Director, Conflict of Interest (COI) in ERIK’s Research Compliance team.

This position will function as an integral team member dedicated to supporting Ohio State’s COI program by conducting routine COI reviews, advising principal investigators and research teams on completion of COI disclosure forms, assisting with developing, operating, and managing processes for auditing completion of COI disclosure forms and compliance with conflict management plans, developing executing, and documenting specific conflict management plans involving researchers’ outside activities, and assisting with improving the electronic Conflict of Interest (eCOI) approval and disclosure processes.

The Compliance Specialist will play a key role in coordinating and executing various administrative duties related to the Research Compliance team’s COI processes and procedures, including coordinating and scheduling COI training for researchers and administrative staff, Monitoring the shared COI inbox, and assisting with developing Standard Operating Procedures.

The Compliance Specialist will also manage the reporting of COI metrics to ERIK Research Integrity and Investigations, assist with tracking and managing COIs involving researchers’ outside activities and (3) assist with tracking and managing federal sponsor reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

• A minimum of two years of experience in higher education, research administration, or compliance related to conflict of interest.

Desired Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in conflict of interest, research administration, human subject protection, and/or compliance in higher education.
• Excellent verbal, written and visual communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in the interpretation and application of state and federal regulations.

• Complex regulatory analysis, problem solving, and organizational skills.

• Ability to develop strong relationships and work with faculty, staff, and students and be receptive to their feedback.

Application Materials

• A resume is required to be submitted at the time of application submission to be considered for this position.
• A cover letter is strongly desired.

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Salary

The pay range for this job profile is $26.78 - $34.95. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on multiple factors including internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.

Work Location

This position is eligible for remote work within the state of Ohio.

Additional Information

Ohio State will not sponsor applicants for a work visa for this position.

Starting Day One: Comprehensive Benefits

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

ERIK Overview

Join the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK) at The Ohio State University and become a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of discovery and innovation. ERIK positions Ohio State to expand curiosity-driven research and creative expression, further develop our research community of faculty, staff, and students, and grow the innovation ecosystem to address big challenges and improve communities locally and globally. We are seeking passionate individuals who are committed to making a meaningful impact through collaboration, innovation, and excellence. To learn more about our mission and work, please visit https://erik.osu.edu/.

Research Compliance Overview

The mission of ERIK’s Research Compliance team is to support and promote ethical research practices at The Ohio State University. The team assists with coordinating the development of institution-wide research compliance policies and procedures. It also serves Ohio State's research community by partnering with researchers to ensure that research is conducted in compliance with federal regulations, state and local laws, and university policies. 

Position Mapping

• Function: Research Administration
• Sub function: Research Compliance
• Career Band and Level: S2

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