Research Development and Compliance Associate

California State University•Carson, CA

1d•$5,797 - $8,445

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research and the day-to-day oversight of the Research Development Program Leader, the Research Development and Compliance Associate works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators to promote and advance research, scholarship, and creative activities in all disciplines. The incumbent supports faculty and other campus stakeholders in identifying and disseminating funding opportunities, developing grant proposals, co-facilitating research development events, and coordinating research compliance tasks in support of faculty scholarship. The deadline-based nature of the position occasionally requires work outside regular office hours. Daily computer use is required.

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Additional experience demonstrating the required knowledge and abilities may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis; an advanced degree in a related field may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Excellent interpersonal communication, writing, spelling, grammatical, and editing skills; sound judgment; and attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and a service-oriented attitude.
Ability to understand and explain funding agency requirements and federal regulations.
Working knowledge and understanding of the appropriate use of grants and contracts administration standards, principles, and concepts.
Working knowledge of funding agency regulations and compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Prior CSU experience.
Competency with Cayuse, InfoReady, and Visual Compliance software platforms.

Responsibilities

Support IRB and IACUC operations in collaboration with the Research Compliance Officer.
Review required research training, such as Conflict of Interest and Research Security, and notify investigators of needed training.
Establish and cultivate relationships with faculty, staff, and other key campus stakeholders to stay informed of current research and programmatic activities at CSUDH.
Administer internal grant competitions, including InfoReady design, launch, approval routing, and administrative review.
Review, edit, and format proposals for external funding.
Support faculty and campus stakeholders in identifying and disseminating funding opportunities and developing grant proposals.
Co-facilitate research development events and coordinate research compliance tasks.