This is a critical compliance position that serves the Office of the Vice President for Research and the CSU System in the areas of conflict of interest and responsible conduct of research, both of which are required components of federally sponsored research programs. In addition, the conflict of interest program helps ensure that employee commitments do not interfere with the ethical use of CSU resources, time, or institutional authority.
- Reviews and processes Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosures and related documentation to ensure accuracy and alignment with CSU policies, supporting institutional compliance and reducing risk to the university.
- Maintains and monitors COI management plans, RCR training records, and internal tracking systems to ensure timely follow up, required reporting to federal sponsors, and consistent documentation across compliance programs.
- Assists in developing, updating, and improving RCR training materials, guidance documents, and workflow tools to reflect current federal requirements and enhance usability for researchers and administrators.
- Responds to inquiries from faculty, staff, and campus partners regarding COI, RCR, and related compliance processes, providing clear guidance that helps stakeholders navigate requirements and reduces administrative burden.
- Collaborates with administrative and academic units such as Sponsored Programs, Research Security, Procurement, and college/department leadership to gather information, resolve compliance questions, and support coordinated oversight across the research lifecycle.
- Maintains internal documentation and databases to ensure accurate and accessible records that support institutional reporting, committee operations, and compliance monitoring.
Contributes to policy development and process improvement by assisting with drafting standard operating procedures, reviewing existing workflows, and identifying opportunities to streamline compliance activities and enhance the researcher experience.
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Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, engineering, or related discipline.
- Experience working with databases, research compliance, records management, or workflow tracking systems to maintain records, monitor regulatory or policy activities, track compliance-related actions, and support reporting.
- Experience developing, coordinating, and delivering training programs and materials, including creating instructional content (e.g., training videos, online modules), facilitating in-person sessions, and producing user guidance documents to support processes.
Experience identifying process improvements, contributing to workflow design, or supporting implementation of systems or tools.
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- Five years of professional experience in research compliance, sponsored programs, or related field.
- Working knowledge of conflict of interest (COI), responsible conduct of research (RCR), or other federally regulated compliance programs (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOE requirements).
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, or regulatory
requirements to routine operational tasks.
- Experience collaborating with a variety of stakeholders throughout an organization to resolve complex or sensitive issues.
$70,000 - $80,000
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Cover Letter, Resume/CV
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