Compliance and Research Officer (Grant Funded) Position Available In Sumter, Alabama

Compliance and Research Officer (Grant Funded)

University of West Alabama:

Institutional Advancement:

Office of Sponsored Programs, Research, and Outreach
Location
University of West Alabama
Open Date
May 06, 2025
Description
The Compliance and Research Officer is an essential role in supporting UWA faculty with federally funded research projects. This position is instrumental in not only providing essential research administrative support to federally funded programs but also maintaining the institution’s compliance with Federal research compliance rules and regulations. This is a grant-funded position.

Responsibilities:

Manage and ensure compliance with the university’s Effort Certification Policy.
Oversight and Chair of the Human Subjects Institutional Review Board (IRB).
Implement and sustain the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
Responsible for sub-award monitoring, financial and administrative management.
Coordinate and assist post-award programmatic and financial reporting deadlines with PI’s and the Business Office.
Maintain and update Clearinghouse based off of research policy and procedures.
Work with OSPRO Executive Director to engage with faculty, develop and market research.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Sponsored Programs, Research, and Outreach.
This is a grant-funded position. No guarantee or commitment is made for future or continued employment beyond the award of the grant or the terms of the contract. Grant funding ends on September 30, 2026. Qualifications

Essential:

Bachelor’s Degree.
Sound ethical judgement.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Research skills: ability to locate & synthesize research administration information.
Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
Ability to form positive working relationships with faculty.
Positive, professional attitude and a high level of energy and enthusiasm.
Organizational skills, time management, and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
Strong adaptive computer skills.

Desired:

Master’s Degree.
Knowledge of research administration and research compliance.
CITI program training certificates in compliance research administration.
Experience with the Ellucian Colleague platforms.
Experience with providing professional development/training to faculty.
Before hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including information obtained from social media and other internet sources.
Application Instructions

To Apply:

When you select “,” you will be prompted to provide the following: Cover Letter.
A current resume or CV.
Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for application. Official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment.
Email and phone number of three professional references. Reference letters may be requested later. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies.
AA/EO Employer.
Minority applications encouraged.