University of Michigan · 9 hours ago
Compliance Specialist Associate
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expThe University of Michigan is seeking a highly responsible and skilled Compliance Specialist to support the Office of the Vice President for Research in their Conflict of Interest Review Programs. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal regulations, managing review committees, and enhancing compliance programs.
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Responsibilities
Perform annual and outstanding reviews of certain federally sponsored projects to ensure compliance with the federal sponsor COI regulations
Perform annual, updated, and outstanding disclosure reviews and triage appropriate information to the COI team, the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP), Innovation Partnerships, departments, etc. to ensure compliance with federal sponsor COI regulations
Conduct annual UMOR COI management plan and Institutional COI (ICOI) case reviews and report results to the appropriate committee
Lead the effort to enhance the monitoring and compliance program for COI management plans
Organize and manage the UMOR COI Review Committee, the Institutional COI (ICOI) Committee, and COI Council membership, minutes, agendas, websites, etc
Assist in processing Regental Action Requests to comply with the State of Michigan law
Participate in collaboration meetings between UMOR COI, Medical School COI Office, Information Technology Services, ORSP, etc., as needed, for process improvements and system enhancements
Assist in revisions of policies, templates, procedures, and websites
Manage and assist in special projects, as needed
Serve as backup for other COI staff, as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or four years of equivalent experience demonstrating advanced training in critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible administrative experience
Ability and desire to work as part of a team along with the proven ability to self-start, show initiative
Ability to initiate activities and carry them through to completion as well as the flexibility to change focus and priorities quickly
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines
Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse audiences, faculty and staff, in units that vary greatly in size and organizational structure
Ability to navigate complex web-based systems and databases
Experience handling highly confidential and sensitive information with a demonstrated ability to use sound judgment and diplomacy
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and dependability are essential
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred
Knowledge of federal, state, and University rules and regulations (including but not limited to research, technology transfer, personnel, and regulatory compliance)
Experience reviewing complex regulations
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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