Compliance Specialist

About the role

The University of Utah is recognized as one of the nation's premier R1 research institutions, generating over $700 million annually in research activity that drives innovation, discovery, and economic growth. Within this vibrant environment, the Office of Research Management & Compliance (RMC) plays a vital role in ensuring that research is supported with strong financial stewardship, integrity, and accountability. This position supports the University's growing research portfolio. The Compliance Specialist will directly contribute to this mission ensuring the university's compliance with applicable laws.

Requisition Number: PRN46454B | Full Time | Location: Campus | Department: 00722 - Rsrch Cost & Compliance Prgms | Close Date: 01/12/2027

Responsibilities

• Review university's business practices to ensure pertinent regulations are followed, identify areas of non-compliance, and create a plan to implement changes as needed.
• Maintain a deep knowledge of regulations and stay abreast of all regulatory changes relevant to the university.
• This position contributes to the development and maintenance of university policies and procedures related to effort reporting and subrecipient monitoring.
• Perform annual subrecipient monitoring reviews for all subawards as required by Federal Regulations.
• Assist with the development and delivery of comprehensive training programs for effort reporting and subrecipient monitoring to principal investigators, department administrators, and central office staff.
• Review financial and audit reports for material weakness.
• Determine if weaknesses in material noncompliance have been corrected on a timely basis.
• Audits accounting systems and analyzes expenses related to sponsored awards, reconciles data, and resolves technical problems or recommends solutions when appropriate.
• Partners with faculty, administrators, and central offices to address complex compliance issues, ensuring both compliance and support for the University's research mission.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and technology enhancements; participates in initiatives to streamline workflows and improve efficiency in compliance operations.
• Promotes RMC's mission and vision by fostering cooperative relationships and strengthening the University's reputation for excellence in research administration and financial stewardship.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Compliance Specialist, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Compliance Specialist, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Pay

Pay Rate Range: $51,242 to $84,883.

Schedule

Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 and flexible around core hours. 3 days in office hybrid schedule acceptable.