Research Integrity and Compliance Officer (RICO), UNLV Research Integrity Administrative [R0150286]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

6d•$120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Research Integrity and Compliance Officer (RICO), UNLV Research Integrity Administrative [R0150286] ROLE of the POSITION The position of Research Integrity Officer (RICO) has broad responsibilities related to the research ethics and integrity program at UNLV. This includes the responsible conduct of research training and education program (RCR), evaluation and triage of reported concerns related to research at UNLV, and handling of the research misconduct assessment, inquiry, and investigation process at UNLV. Further, the RICO works to ensure a consistent response and enforcement to misconduct allegations and other incidents of research noncompliance. The RICO will develop and provide in-person Responsible Conduct of Research training to faculty, staff, and students as needed based on the policies regulations identified by NIH, NSF, USDA-NIFA and UNLV. The RIO will incorporate active learning that varies by discipline area and career stage, including a mentorship program based on the same policies and regulations. The RIO will develop, coordinate, implement, and analyze quality assurance/quality improvement (QA/QI) processes to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, institutional regulations and policy; including conducting for-cause and not-for-cause audits, as appropriate, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies at all relevant levels. The RICO is responsible for monitoring federal and state regulations and agency policies related to Research Misconduct, Responsible Conduct of Research, and QA/QI functions to ensure investigator and institutional compliance. The RICO will maintain and update UNLV policy and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Finally, the RIO will perform additional duties that impact research compliance based on the expertise and experience that they bring to the position. This may include developing additional training and education programs as aligned with the incumbent’s expertise.

Requirements

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and at least 5 years of related experience or an advanced degree with at least 3 years of related experience.
Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
Demonstrated knowledge, expertise and technical competence in a broad range of research administration issues, including regulatory compliance regarding university research.
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Experience facilitating meetings and discussions in a complex university environment.
Strong technical background with an understanding of research.
Ability to balance federal, state and local regulations, as well as campus and system wide policies and procedures.
Ability to evaluate and prioritize research and compliance risks and to develop efficient programs to effectively control identified risks.
Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate educational programs in support of the mission of the office.
Ability to exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and to maintain constructive working relationships at all levels of organizations.
Ability to communicate effectively using verbal and written processes, especially among diverse groups of people who may have varying degrees of knowledge about compliance regulations and policies.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with a Master’s degree, Ph.D., or J.D. are preferred.
Seven to nine years of related experience preferred.
Experience in research administration or compliance is preferred.
Experience in higher education highly preferred.
Experience as a Research Integrity Officer (RIO) at a higher institution of learning or comparable institution.
Ability to analyze situations and data trends and apply to job responsibilities.
Ability to integrate the research integrity, compliance and safety needs as it relates to RCR.

Responsibilities

Responsible conduct of research training and education program (RCR)
Evaluation and triage of reported concerns related to research at UNLV
Handling of the research misconduct assessment, inquiry, and investigation process at UNLV
Ensure a consistent response and enforcement to misconduct allegations and other incidents of research noncompliance
Develop and provide in-person Responsible Conduct of Research training to faculty, staff, and students as needed based on the policies regulations identified by NIH, NSF, USDA-NIFA and UNLV
Incorporate active learning that varies by discipline area and career stage, including a mentorship program based on the same policies and regulations
Develop, coordinate, implement, and analyze quality assurance/quality improvement (QA/QI) processes to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, institutional regulations and policy; including conducting for-cause and not-for-cause audits, as appropriate, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies at all relevant levels
Responsible for monitoring federal and state regulations and agency policies related to Research Misconduct, Responsible Conduct of Research, and QA/QI functions to ensure investigator and institutional compliance
Maintain and update UNLV policy and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
Perform additional duties that impact research compliance based on the expertise and experience that they bring to the position. This may include developing additional training and education programs as aligned with the incumbent’s expertise.