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Posting Number SF01866 Job Title Director, Research Integrity Position Number 109144 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 16 Pay Grade Range Salary Range: Salary commensurate with education and experience Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited Department Information

Department SPA - VP Res & Econ Devel Contact(s) Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes This is a full-time calendar year position limited to June 28, 2025 with anticipated renewal. Job Description Summary The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by October 17, 2024. Applications received after October 17, 2024, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A REMOTE/HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE IS POSSIBLE
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BASIC FUNCTION:

Supervise university ethics, integrity, and compliance activities and procedures in research, instruction, and service activities related to the regulations and requirements regarding the research enterprise.

Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate the efforts of all research compliance activities, including the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for the protection of human subjects, the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) for the protection of animal welfare, and the Institution’s BioSafety Committee (IBC), while serving as the lead person for monitoring and reviewing policies and processes around scientific misconduct.

Serve as the Institutional Conflict of Interest Officer with responsibility for monitoring, modifying, and implementing policies and procedures for compliance with federal and state regulations regarding financial conflict of interest.

Act as liaison to the Radiation Safety Program and the Diving Safety Program and represent the Division of Research and Economic Development to all other University departments and divisions on all matters related to institutional compliance.

Maintain an effective working knowledge of all federal, state, and local rules and regulations regarding institutional compliance, scientific misconduct, and conflict of interest. Develop training programs and collaborate on the implementation of an electronic-based record system for all institutional research regulatory committees, all with the aim of coordinating committee transparency and emphasis on communication and efficient processes.

Provide strategic input to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development and Associate Vice President, Research Administration, in implementation and management of institutional policies and procedures related to conflicts of interest, responsible conduct of research, research export control, and use of the institution’s facilities for animal research.

Make decisions regarding hiring, training, and performance evaluations of subordinate staff. Manage and direct the efforts of professional and support staff in the Office of Research Integrity.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement written policies and procedures for human subject research, animal research, conflict of interest, and biosafety.

Collaborate on workshops for ethics training and the responsible conduct of research.

Respond promptly to non-compliance, develop corrective action and report findings to the appropriate agencies and officials.

Assist in the submission of annual reports to federal agencies.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers and printers; word processing and database management software, and other computer software as needed.

Required Qualifications REQUIRED:

1. Master’s Degree or higher.

2. Minimum five years of combined professional experience in research compliance activities in the areas of animal care and use, human subject protection, biosafety, scientific misconduct, conflict of interest, and/or responsible conduct of research.

3. Demonstrated experience regarding federal and state regulations in a university setting.

4. Demonstrated supervisory experience.

5. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

7. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED:

1. Certified IRB Professional (CIP), Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA) or Certification in Research Administration by an appropriate program or professional society.

2. Demonstrated professional experience with increasing leadership roles overseeing the following compliance areas: human subject protection, animal use and care, responsible conduct of research, and biosafety.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Environmental Conditions This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Posting Date 09/26/2024 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) “Other Document-References” – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14005 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Resume Other Document - References Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

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* Do you have a Master's Degree or higher? Yes No * Do you have a minimum five years of combined professional experience in research compliance activities in the areas of animal care and use, human subject protection, biosafety, scientific misconduct, conflict of interest, and/or responsible conduct of research? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated experience regarding federal and state regulations in a university setting? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated supervisory experience? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations? Yes No How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other