I think that an important consideration is the relative position of the
compliance officer to the compliance operations. Seems best to clarify
what this relationship will be - and generally such a person would be a
somehwt removed so as not co-mingle them, not have the compliance officer
review the integrity of the programs that s/he operationally oversees.

John

John R. Baumann, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Research Ethics, Education and Policy
Office of Research Administration
Office of Vice President for Research
Indiana University
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On 10/3/11 4:12 PM, "Emily Lynn" <xxxxxx@USI.EDU> wrote:

>Our institution is exploring the idea of hiring a Compliance Officer. A
>position that is desperately needed. For those of you who have this
>position within your Sponsored Programs Office I have these questions:
>1. What type of position is it clerical/administrator?
>2. What is the average starting salary?
>3. What is the scope of their responsibilities?
>
>Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
>Thanks,
>Emily
>
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