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Job Title

Research Compliance Coordinator

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Research Operations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Research Compliance Coordinator, under general supervision, provides preliminary protocol review, and responses to questions and concerns from investigators, administrators, and others. Position is full time and in-office, located in Stephenville, Texas with w ork hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate; which may include after hours, evenings, and weekends.

Must be able to work remotely at the request of the University.

Responsibilities:

• Consults and advises faculty, staff, and students in the preparation of protocols based on knowledge of guidelines, and Federal regulations for biosafety, animals and human subjects in research, teaching, and testing. Provides preliminary review of protocols for compliance including providing recommendations to supervisor and feedback to customers.

• Assists in the development of training materials and conducts regulatory training on research compliance areas, such as animal care, human subjects and biosafety.

• Works with supervisor in the development or modification of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and office processes. Reviews and updates SOPs.

• Provides research compliance committee meeting coordination including completion of minutes and ensuring inclusion of appropriate regulatory language and addressing committee stipulations. Monitors committee email inbox and coordinates with other offices and programs.

• Provides expertise in research and teaching for investigators and various research committee members in compliance guidance. Communicates with and provides timely responses related to compliance reviews, including issues of non-compliance. Responds to questions regarding the research compliance program.

• Monitors document submissions, reports, and notices for quality control, and maintains records.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three years of related experience.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.

  Supervision:

  Under general supervision; generally, does not supervise.

  Salary:

Commensurate with experience

The target base annual salary is $44,000 - $55,550.50 commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) (https://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/employees/) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Doctoral Educational Assistance (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/doctoral-edu-guidelines/) – Full-time budgeted employees at all A&M System Universities, Agencies, and System Offices are qualified for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligibility: This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first doctorate degree only to full-time, budgeted employees who have been in a position no less than 2 long semesters. Click the link for additional details!

  Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

• Fully covered employee health insurance

• Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

  Paid Leave (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

  Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

  Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events

• Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

  Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.

Strategic Planning for the Next Decade - Tarleton Forward 2030 (https://web.tarleton.edu/tarletonforward/)

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• Employee Services (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/index.html)

• Benefits

• University Leadership (https://web.tarleton.edu/president/)

• Research and Economic Development

• Traditions and History (https://www.tarleton.edu/traditions/index.html)

  Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@tarleton.edu .