Senior Research Development & Compliance Officer

Texas A&M University System • Bryan, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Research Development & Compliance Officer, under direction, serves as a subject matter expert and provides professional development for faculty in grant application preparation. The role serves as a liaison with investigators for protocol submissions and documentation, advises on research agreement negotiations, coordinates guideline and policy development, develops new grant programs, manages College grant programs, and coordinates College submissions for University grant programs, including competitive submissions and federal appropriation requests. The officer coordinates and analyzes the effectiveness of grant preparation and training activities, ensures compliance with College, University, State, and Federal research regulations, policies, and procedures, assesses and mitigates risk for the College, and maintains the College’s grant and research compliance databases.

The position works with researchers to develop and write proposals, identify funding and resources, prepare submissions, and build grantsmanship skills through training and individualized consultation. It also oversees grant-program communications and reporting, develops proposal resources and tools, and assists with negotiating and managing non-sponsored agreements and related risk-mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Four years of experience developing or writing proposals to or for federal, state, or private agencies.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to make decisions independently.

Responsibilities

• Work with researchers to develop and write proposals to federal agencies or foundations, connect researchers with funding opportunities and resources, and advise on applications responsive to funding announcements and review criteria.
• Review previous grant applications and consult with faculty on resubmission strategy.
• Coordinate contributions from multiple investigators, compile proposal materials, investigate application guidelines, and prepare submission timelines and preparatory steps.
• Develop templates and draft language for non-technical proposal sections and provide proofreading and editing as needed.
• Coordinate and plan institution-wide outreach programs to enhance stakeholders’ understanding of human research.
• Create and deliver informational sessions on funding opportunities and proposal development.
• Coordinate, plan, develop, and implement regulatory training activities, including seminars and electronic communications.
• Lead faculty professional development activities, including workshops and seminars, and provide one-on-one consultation on proposal resubmissions.
• Publicize internal and external professional development opportunities for researchers.
• Manage grant programs, develop and implement timelines, and prepare annual program reports.
• Disseminate notices about research progress and successful funding, and monitor and circulate relevant state and national policy developments.
• Design and implement research agreement workflows to improve processing efficiency and timeliness.
• Track and report proposal-development support and outcomes metrics and review outcomes against goals and objectives.
• Develop proposal-development tools, templates, and guidance documents, and maintain standard information supporting funding applications and peer-reviewed publications.
• Monitor media sources for relevant funding and program initiatives and circulate announcements.
• Assist in negotiating non-sponsored contracts and grants, including Material Transfer Agreements, Data Use/Management Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, collaborations, and Memorandums of Agreement.
• Coordinate with researchers on potential partnerships and collaborative agreements, including MOAs and MOUs.
• Coordinate intellectual-property language with the technology commercialization office to ensure compliance with system-member responsibilities.
• Assist researchers and department personnel with administrative support related to regulatory guidelines.
• Assist with contract and risk-mitigation strategies and make recommendations to leadership.
• Serve as the point of contact for other parties during negotiations of agreement or contract modifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance; Texas A&M contributes to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12–15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness.
• Free LinkedIn Learning training and webinars, with limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and other professional-development activities.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed by Texas A&M.
• Access to the Living Well employee program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior