Assistant Director, University Research Compliance

Oklahoma State University

The Office of University Research Compliance at Oklahoma State University (OSU) seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Director.  The Assistant Director manages the Office of University Research Compliance (URC), overseeing the implementation of policies and procedures pertaining to the welfare of animals, human subjects, the environment, the community, and the university. He/She works with the Assistant Vice President for Research/Director of University Research Compliance to plan, develop, implement, modify, monitor, and maintain a comprehensive research compliance operation. The Assistant Director is responsible for working to ensure compliance with federal regulations, state statutes, and university policy, as well as establishing comprehensive training programs for each compliance area falling within URC’s purview.

Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Food/Animal Science, or related field.
• Five years’ experience with research compliance.
• Prior managerial experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for travel between sites.

Required Skills, Proficiencies and Knowledge:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with a diverse audience of professionals.
• Possess a high degree of initiative and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously .
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in an organized manner while conducting tasks accurately.
• Readily navigates, collaborates, and leverages resources and people from multiple areas to accomplish a shared objective.
• Skills to read, interpret, and author complex documents such as research protocols, regulations, desk guides, SOPs, guidelines, and policies.
• Must have strong self-motivation and an interest to engage in and foster collaborations with scientific investigators and research staff.
• Tolerates ambiguity and demonstrates leadership with limited oversight.
• Maintain expertise related to the rules and regulations for guidance in other compliance areas (animal care and use, human subjects research, radiation safety, conflict of interest, biosafety, select agents and research security)
• Ability to maintain professional standards under routine conditions of severe and non-negotiable time constraints.
• Problem solving ability.
• Ability to teach in a variety of media.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent time management skills.
• Capable of developing and implementing regulatory strategies and managing complex compliance programs.
• Capable of negotiating with regulatory authorities.
• Excellent negotiation and project management skills.
• Detail oriented, with a high degree of accuracy.
• Proficient computer skills, which include word processing (MS office applications) and database applications.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs to a diverse constituency. Thus, teaching/training experience required.
• The individual must have a background in laboratory research with experience working with recombinant DNA and/or other biohazardous materials.
• Working knowledge of other University compliance areas, e.g., Radiation Safety, IACUC, IRB, COI, Biosafety, and Research Security.
• Understanding of chemical hazards and chemical waste management programs.
• Must be eligible for employment in areas governed by the U.S. Patriot Act and the Public Health and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, 42 CFR 73, 7 CFR 331, and 9 CFR 121. Consequently, the individual hired for this position must successfully complete Department of Justice/Federal Bureau of Investigation (DOJ/FBI) security risk assessment.

Application Procedures:  Applicants must apply on-line at https://jobs.okstate.edu.  When applying, refer to Req17495.  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.

Jason R. Pogue            Director, Fiscal Operation and Human Resources            Division of the Vice President for Research            203 Whitehurst ; Stillwater, OK  74078            Office:  (405) 744-9992 ; Mobile:  (405) 880-2011 xxxxxx@okstate.edu