Career Center
San Jose, California
Posted: 01-Sep-23
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: JR23696
Job Description:
Developing institutional policies, procedures, guidelines, and programs that enable the conduct of research while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements to support the Instituteâ™s efforts to promote international research collaborations in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidance pertaining to research security.
Review federal and state statutory and regulatory updates and other resource materials in order to remain abreast of national and state trends in research security compliance.
Work collaboratively with the Director and other University Stakeholders to develop and implement the Universityâ™s Research Security Program in response to the requirements of National Security Presidential Memorandum â“ 33 (NSPM-33).
In conjunction with the Office of Legal Counsel, maintain awareness of relevant privacy, data security, and data sharing laws of countries where University collaborative research is occurring.
Research national trends and enforcement activities affecting the research enterprise, including those involving foreign activities.
Participate on campus-wide committees addressing research security compliance and work with appropriate academic and non-academic units to implement solutions.
Assist in the drafting of policies and procedures to implement research security and compliance requirements.
Monitoring the implementation of compliance program elements.
Participate in appropriate professional organizations.
Coordinates department or clinic compliance with a moderate level of guidance.
Prepares, completes and submits all compliance documentation on a routine basis. Coordinates compliance committee meetings.
Performs other related work as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree, in related field of study.
Advanced degree strongly preferred.
Experience:
Experience working in a sponsored programs research administration office, or in an academic environment strongly preferred.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Must be highly proficient at Microsoft Office Suite (including word processing, database management and spreadsheet skills) and Adobe Acrobat; must be comfortable learning multiple new software packages.
Ability to work with various sponsor electronic systems.
Rapid proficiency in the use of University of Chicago systems such as AURA, FAS, Workday, ACCTS, PETS, GEMS, e-Payments, Business Objects and a high level of proficiency in Excel.
Stay current with technology and digital tools.
Preferred Competencies
Ability to work independently while being able to prioritize and accomplish objectives in a timely manner.
Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize and efficiently manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams to solve issues through data driven analysis and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively with individuals at various organizational levels, using tact, courtesy, and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to Interpret sponsor guidelines and regulations to ensure accurate response.
Customer-oriented support is a high priority of the office with a demeanor of civility and professionalism at all times.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Develop and manage interpersonal relationships.
Make decisions independently that will have downstream impacts on the management of sponsored projects.
Manage detail-oriented workload, to organize and prioritize during high-pressure, high-volume periods and manage stress.
Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Exercise sound judgment and absolute discretion regarding confidential matters with tact.
Stay current with technology and digital tools.
Working Conditions
Interact by phone, email, online meetings or in person with faculty and administrative staff at the University and occasionally with staff of federal government, non-federal sponsors, and other institutions and organizations.
Sit for 4 hours or more.
Use computers extensively for 4 hours or more.
Use standard office equipment and troubleshoot IT equipment in a remote/hybrid environment.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
References Contact Information (preferred)
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Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
