Title: Research Compliance Analyst - Research Security & Export Control

Employee Classification: Research Compliance Analyst

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Research & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Research & Innovation

Department: UNT-Rsrch Supp Integrity & Compli-190200

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Research Integrity and Compliance (RIC) unit within the Division of Research & Innovation is committed to serving, educating, and supporting the UNT research community by assuring the Institution and investigators are conducting research in compliance with local, state and federal regulations, and university policies and procedures. RIC administers and oversees UNT's research compliance programs, including but not limited to: IRB, IACUC, COi, Export Controls, and RCR

Position Overview

The Research Compliance Analyst is a staff position within the Division of Research & Innovation - Research Integrity & Compliance unit that provides administrative oversight of research compliance. The Research Compliance Analyst position is designated to manage Research Security and Export Control, including responsibility for: reviewing and processing visual compliance checks, coordinating campus-wide trainings for research security, export control RCR, and foreign travel training; reviewing international shipping requests; and managing electronic device authorization checklists for compliance with international travel research security requirements. The Research Compliance Analyst position reports to the Director, Ethics & International Research Compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Public Administration or related field and three years professional business administration work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Ability to understand, analyze and communicate effectively with faculty and administrators regarding human subject research.
* Ability to handle multiple, time-critical tasks.
* Ability to respond to and resolve routine inquiries or complaints from faculty and staff.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, website content construction, communication and basic statistical operations.
* Effective written and oral communication skills.
* Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in higher education research administration.

Job Duties

• Reviews and manages potential conflicts with international research collaborations to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Serves as liaison between Research Security & Export Control Officer, Director, Ethics & International Research Compliance, and researchers to resolve moderately complex issues regarding research security and export control issues. 
• Develops educational training tools for delivery of campus-wide training required for research security and export control to ensure compliance with all university, state, and federal regulations and policies.
• Develops and implements research compliance forms and web content updates for research security and export controls to inform and educate university researchers of changes in regulatory requirements and responsibilities. 
• Other duties and special projects as assigned by supervisor. 

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8-5 Hybrid -An occasional requirement to be on campus

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

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