Office of Research and Sponsored Programs: Research Compliance Specialist--3/5/26 Minimum Qualifications Updated and Priority Date extended to 3/23/26

Position Title

The working title for this assignment is Research Compliance Specialist with an official title of Grants and Contracts Compliance Specialist.

Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Duties

• Aid principal investigators, researchers, administrative staff, and others to ensure institutional compliance with applicable research administration regulations at the UW System, state, and federal levels.
• Ensure unit compliance related but not limited to: audit coordination, conflict of interest, responsible conduct of research, intellectual property, IRB, IACUC, export controls, and other policies.
• Serve as a key resource to campus regarding research administration compliance with respect to, for example, IRB, IACUC, and regulations at the institution, UW System, state, and federal levels.
• Afford administrative support (e.g., record meeting minutes, coordinate schedules, manage records/documentation) and other support to the IRB, IACUC, and ORSP.

Department

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs has 5 staff as well as graduate assistants and undergraduate student workers. The primary mission of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is to maintain a supportive environment for research, scholarly, and creative endeavors of the faculty, academic staff, and students. ORSP coordinates and administers a variety of internally funded research and professional development programs, directs the activities of the Center of Excellence for Faculty and Undergraduate Student Research Collaboration, and facilitates proposal preparation and submission to external agencies in order to serve the needs of the institution.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate projects, work independently, and collaborate with a team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of and experience with federal regulations relating to the protection of human subjects and animal welfare.
• Experience with university research, grant applications and/or administration of grant programs.
• Ability to work effectively with people across multiple levels of the organization and from diverse backgrounds.
• A concern for campus-wide service and a commitment to quality, integrity and responsiveness.

Contact Information

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by Monday, March 23, 2026. However, screening may continue until position is filled.

Additional Information

The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment. The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. . 19.36(7).

Institutional Overview

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Universities of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.