Compliance Case Manager

Temple University•Location INSIDE of PA, PA

5h•$62,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Temple University's Office of the Vice President for Research is seeking a Compliance Case Manager to support the university's Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) and Research Security Programs. Reporting to the Director of Research Integrity and Security, the position supports institutional responses to allegations of potential research misconduct, including inquiry and investigation activities, information sequestration, and research-integrity awareness and training. The role also supports research-security risk assessments and due diligence, as well as reviews and monitoring related to outside-activities disclosures. There may be opportunities to support other research-compliance units through investigation of non-compliance issues, program and guidance development, and quality-improvement and quality-assurance projects. The Compliance Case Manager helps assess allegations under applicable policies and procedures, supports inquiry and investigation committees, coordinates with university units and external organizations, and documents case information. The position also contributes to RCR guidance, education, training, and resources for Temple faculty, staff, and students. The job is assigned a hybrid arrangement involving on-campus and remote work; its duration is at the discretion of Temple University and the department.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of relevant professional experience in positions providing oversight on the ethical conduct of research and compliance with government regulations; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience with research compliance, preferably in an academic environment.
Experience managing quality assurance and compliance with program standards.
Experience working with partner organizations to achieve compliance requirements.
Ability to build trust, resolve conflict, guide teams under pressure, foster collaboration, and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or higher.

Responsibilities

Support assessments of research-misconduct allegations in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, including Temple's Policy on Misconduct in Research and Creative Work.
Assist with due diligence and risk-assessment cases related to research security and coordinate with other university units as appropriate.
Document and maintain case information in accordance with relevant program requirements.
Support inquiry and investigation committee activities, including facilitating interviews and related communications, managing schedules and case deadlines, coordinating with involved parties, and providing logistical support.
Secure, catalog, and prepare information for RCR activities or at the request of associated committees.
Communicate and work with external agencies and organizations, including federal agencies when regulations apply and other research institutions when coordination is necessary.
Contribute to RCR programming, guidance materials, education, and training for faculty, staff, and students, and ensure related resources are available to the Temple research community.
Support outside-activities disclosure reviews and monitoring.
Potentially support other research-compliance units, including investigations of non-compliance, program and guidance development, and quality-improvement and quality-assurance projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.