Compliance Case Manager

About the role

Temple University's Office of Vice President for Research is searching for a Compliance Case Manager! Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following: A hybrid work schedule Full medical, dental, vision coverage Paid time off 11 Paid Holidays Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE A generous retirement plan and so much more!

SALARY RANGE: $62,000 to $70,000 A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary

The Compliance Manger will report to the Director of Research Integrity and Security and primarily support Temple’s Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) and Research Security Programs.

The Compliance Case Manager will support institutional processes and response to allegations of potential research misconduct, including assigned inquiry and investigation activities, information sequestration procedures, and overall research integrity program goals designed to create awareness and training in support of the responsible conduct of research.

The Compliance Case Manager will also support risk assessments and due diligence analyses related to research security inquiries, and outside activities disclosures and management reviews and monitoring.

The Compliance Case Manager may have the opportunity to also support other research compliance units, including investigating issues of non-compliance, program and guidance development, and assigned quality improvement and quality assurance projects. Temple is 7th in the nation among universities with the fastest growth in research in the past 10 years, recently reaching $323M in research expenditures.

Discoveries generated by Temple researchers span the university’s 17 schools and colleges, resulting in a diverse intellectual property portfolio that is reaching significant commercial milestones and delivering new solutions that impact communities.

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) collaborates with Temple University researchers and external partners to promote meaningful scholarship, uphold research integrity, and foster new discoveries that make a significant impact in communities. Responsible and ethical conduct of research is critical for excellence, as well as public trust in academic research and education.

As Temple's researchers and external partners come from all walks of life, so do we. You will find it easy to fit in while staying true to yourself as part of the Research Administration team. If you value a highly collaborative and innovative team that is diverse and focused on making an impact, please join us.

Required Education and Experience: Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in positions providing oversight on the ethical conduct of research and compliance with government regulations. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience: Master’s degree or higher Required Skills and Abilities: *Experience with research compliance, preferably in an academic environment *Experience managing quality assurance and compliance with program standards *Experience working with partner organizations to achieve compliance requirements *Demonstrated ability to build trust, resolve conflict, guide teams who are under pressure, foster collaboration, and maintain effective working relationships.

Essential duties: *Reports to the Director of Research Integrity and Security, who will provide substantive leadership on all matters related to research misconduct and responsible conduct of research (RCR), including research security; *Supports assessments related to allegations of misconduct in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, including Temple’s Policy on Misconduct in Research and Creative Work; *Assists in due diligence and risk assessment cases related to research security; manages coordination with other University units as applicable; *Documents and maintains all case information pursuant to the corresponding program requirements; *Assists the Director in supporting inquiry and investigation committee activities, including the facilitation of interviews and related communications, and managing schedules to meet case deadlines; Coordinates with involved parties and provides logistical support. *Leads efforts to secure, catalog and prepare information in support of RCR activities or at the request of associated committees. *Communicates and works with external agencies and organizations where appropriate, including federal agencies where federal regulations apply and other research institutions where such coordination is necessary; *Contributes to the development of the appropriate RCR programming, including guidance materials and education and training for faculty, staff, and students; ensures the provision of related resources to aid the Temple research community in conducting its research responsibly; *Performs other duties as assigned *This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution.

Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact. Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety.