Job Description

Research Compliance Director

Office of Research, Rose Hill

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents
• A generous immediate employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
• As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.
• University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Position Summary

The Research Compliance Director functions as an independent and objective individual responsible for promoting and monitoring compliance concerning research at Fordham University, whether funded internally or externally, or unfunded. The position ensures that the University is in compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies and Uniform Guidance, that University policies and procedures are being followed, and that personnel have received and continue to maintain any necessary education or certification programs. The Research Compliance Director will work closely with the Offices of Research, Legal Counsel, Internal Audit and other administrative offices. The Director will directly report to Chief Research Officer.

Essential Functions

• Oversees the Research Compliance area, including Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), Radiation Safety Committee, Export Controls, and receipt of invention disclosures.
• Develops programs that encourage staff, students and faculty to report suspected compliance issues without fear of retaliation; works with the Faculty Senate President on any matters of reported research misconduct.
• Serves as Director of the University Research Compliance Council; serves as an ex-officio member of the University Research Council.
• Coordinates internal compliance review and monitors activities, including periodic reviews of department policies and procedures; conducts periodic risk assessments and tests of response plans.
• Independently investigates and acts on matters related to research compliance and responds to government investigations and queries as the principal point of contact.
• Provides assistance in the development and interpretation of policies and procedures and enforces standards through well publicized disciplinary guidelines.
• Develops and maintains a training database and coordinates with other departments to ensure that all staff, student and faculty required to obtain research compliance education have done so; provides reminders about the need to update certifications or training; implements research compliance education where needed to fill in training gaps.
• Works with the Director of Environmental Compliance and Occupational Safety to ensure the safety and safe usage of research labs.
• Assists the Manager of Grants Accounting and Compliance to resolve any financial compliance issues related to the research program.
• Actively seeks and obtains current information on changes in laws and regulations and making necessary changes in the compliance program as needed.
• Obtains advanced knowledge from attending workshops, seminars and conferences and networking with compliance colleagues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in an institutional research compliance role preferably in an academic or hospital setting.
• Minimum of 2 years’ supervisory experience required.
• Excellent written and oral communications, computer skills and organization and time management skills.
• Ability to handle constant and recurring deadlines.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters’ degree
• Professional certifications

Minimum Starting Salary: $85,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $105,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/4561

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

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