SENIOR COMPLIANCE MANAGER #00076068

About the role

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, the Senior Compliance Manager serves as a key leader in advancing a culture of compliance, integrity, and research security across the university. The Senior Compliance Manager collaborates with stakeholders across academic and administrative units to ensure compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and institutional requirements governing research activities. This position provides strategic guidance on emerging regulatory, compliance, and research security issues, while supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of university compliance and research security programs. Responsibilities include overseeing compliance program initiatives; developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and training programs; conducting risk assessments; and monitoring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The position also plays a central role in research security operations, including the review of international engagements, visa requests, foreign travel, contracts, and other due diligence activities to identify and mitigate potential research security risks. The Senior Compliance Manager works proactively to strengthen institutional safeguards, enhance compliance and research security awareness, and implement effective processes designed to prevent, detect, and address noncompliance while supporting the university's research mission.

Research Integrity Responsibilities

• Review and approve research-related proposals, plans, and activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and institutional requirements.
• Coordinate with the Office of Sponsored Programs on audits and compliance reviews of sponsored awards to ensure Missouri S&T meets award obligations, including appropriate expenditure of funds, equipment stewardship, and adherence to contractual requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain research integrity and compliance policies, procedures, and monitoring strategies.
• Collaborate with University of Missouri System offices to review and monitor Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosures and management plans; serve as the primary COI resource for the Missouri S&T campus.
• Conduct assessments and monitoring activities to evaluate compliance with research regulations and identify opportunities for program improvement.
• Serve as a campus resource and liaison to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of record.
• Provide administrative oversight and support for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), in collaboration with faculty chairpersons.
• Develop and deliver training programs, tools, and educational resources related to responsible conduct of research, research integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other university compliance functions to ensure a comprehensive and integrated compliance program.
• Interpret and communicate policies, regulations, and procedures to faculty, staff, students, and administrators to ensure institutional and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with research administration, university leadership, legal counsel, and other stakeholders to interpret and apply complex research regulations and guidance.
• Represent the university in interactions with regulatory agencies, sponsors, accreditation bodies, and other external stakeholders on matters related to research integrity and compliance.

Qualifications

Minimum: Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred: Master's degree in a relevant field; minimum of 3 years of experience in research compliance, regulatory affairs, or a related field, preferably in higher education or research environment. Work experience in research compliance functions, which may include proposal review; subject areas include federal, state, and university disclosure requirements, federal funding agency requirements, human health research, responsible conduct in research, and research integrity, among others. In-depth knowledge of federal laws, regulations, and policies governing research (e.g., DOD, DOE, NIH, NSF). Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulations and policies effectively.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $53,976-76,024 annually. Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Benefits

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. This position is eligible for University benefits, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.