Universities of Wisconsin
Institutional Research Compliance Officer - Office of Research and Sponsored Pro
Universities of Wisconsin, Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States, 53190
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Position Title: Institutional Research Compliance Officer - Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
Job Category: Academic Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: SPGC Compl Spec
Job Duties:
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks an Institutional Research Compliance Officer (SC028).
The Institutional Research Compliance Officer carries out compliance activities related to research within the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Assists with the development and execution of operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to research and export controls. This position is on-site at the university to provide in person consultation and training for faculty, staff, and administrators in all areas of research and export control compliance.
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs consists of a full time Director, Associate Director, Research Compliance Officer, and Administrative Specialist as well as a part-time director and associate director of undergraduate research. This teams supports each other to accomplish university goals. This position will occasionally support other functions in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (such assisting with pre-award grant support, post-award support and communication with other units, undergraduate research promotion, or general office duties)
Responsibilities
Institutional Review Board (IRB) Administration Directs and oversee the administrative functions provided by ORSP to the IRB Advises the Director of ORSP, staff, faculty, and students on matters pertaining to the IRB Serves as an administrator and non-voting member on the IRB and advisor on all matters regarding regulations. Provides guidance and assistance to faculty and staff in complying with human subjects regulations Keeps up to date of federal and state legislation and compliance requirements and recommends policy changes and administrative action in regards to human subjects research. Provides direct review of all grant award and contracts to ensure human subject research compliance with all applicable federal and funding source regulations, state laws, and institutional policies and procedures, and recommends acceptance or modification to the Director of ORSP Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Administration
Directs and oversees the administrative functions provided by ORSP to the IACUC Completes all grant compliance reports mandated by federal regulations and recommends approvals to the Director Serves as the administrator and non-voting member of the IACUC and as advisor on all matters regarding regulations Interfaces with federal and state agency officials to ensure compliance Provides guidance and assistant to faculty and staff in complying with animal subject regulations Provides on-site presence to facilitate unannounced federal inspections of animal research facilities Research Related Export Controls
Implements university export control policies as determined at an institutional level Meet with faculty who will be travelling internationally to complete campus research to assess research concerns. Meet with faculty who will be travelling internationally for any reason if they plan to take university resources with them to assess export control compliance concerns. Interface with the designated Information Technology Services (ITS) staff to implement any related university policies. Provides guidance, assistance, and training to faculty and staff to comply with Export Controls. Occasional Support for ORSP Office Functions as Needed
Assist other ORSP staff with pre-award support Assist other ORSP staff with post-award support and/or communication with Financial Services
Assist with undergraduate research promotion Assist at events on campus and in the system hosted by ORSP Key Job Responsibilities:
Assists principal investigators, researchers, and administrative staff to ensure institutional compliance with applicable regulations Assists faculty and staff with maintaining documentation regarding compliance areas in the event of audit Serves as a key resource to campus regarding research administration compliance Ensures unit compliance related, but not limited to: audit coordination, conflict of interest, intellectual property, and institutional review boards, export controls, effort, or other policies Department:
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
Compensation:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within the range of $56,000 - $58,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Knowledge and understanding of IRB and IACUC committees Desired Qualifications:
Leadership experience on an IRB or IACUC committee Certification or training related to research compliance Experience with export control compliance Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills How to Apply:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
Cover Letter Resume Name and contact information for three professional references
Contact Information:
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Susan Feuerstein
feuersts@uww.edu
262/472-3192
To Ensure Consideration:
Applications received by
September 29th, 2025,
are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT
:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.
UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs - online and in person - from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities - a priority mission since the 1970s.
UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin's Park Place.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
EEO STATEMENT:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations 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.
Position Title: Institutional Research Compliance Officer - Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
Job Category: Academic Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: SPGC Compl Spec
Job Duties:
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks an Institutional Research Compliance Officer (SC028).
The Institutional Research Compliance Officer carries out compliance activities related to research within the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Assists with the development and execution of operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to research and export controls. This position is on-site at the university to provide in person consultation and training for faculty, staff, and administrators in all areas of research and export control compliance.
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs consists of a full time Director, Associate Director, Research Compliance Officer, and Administrative Specialist as well as a part-time director and associate director of undergraduate research. This teams supports each other to accomplish university goals. This position will occasionally support other functions in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (such assisting with pre-award grant support, post-award support and communication with other units, undergraduate research promotion, or general office duties)
Responsibilities
Institutional Review Board (IRB) Administration Directs and oversee the administrative functions provided by ORSP to the IRB Advises the Director of ORSP, staff, faculty, and students on matters pertaining to the IRB Serves as an administrator and non-voting member on the IRB and advisor on all matters regarding regulations. Provides guidance and assistance to faculty and staff in complying with human subjects regulations Keeps up to date of federal and state legislation and compliance requirements and recommends policy changes and administrative action in regards to human subjects research. Provides direct review of all grant award and contracts to ensure human subject research compliance with all applicable federal and funding source regulations, state laws, and institutional policies and procedures, and recommends acceptance or modification to the Director of ORSP Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Administration
Directs and oversees the administrative functions provided by ORSP to the IACUC Completes all grant compliance reports mandated by federal regulations and recommends approvals to the Director Serves as the administrator and non-voting member of the IACUC and as advisor on all matters regarding regulations Interfaces with federal and state agency officials to ensure compliance Provides guidance and assistant to faculty and staff in complying with animal subject regulations Provides on-site presence to facilitate unannounced federal inspections of animal research facilities Research Related Export Controls
Implements university export control policies as determined at an institutional level Meet with faculty who will be travelling internationally to complete campus research to assess research concerns. Meet with faculty who will be travelling internationally for any reason if they plan to take university resources with them to assess export control compliance concerns. Interface with the designated Information Technology Services (ITS) staff to implement any related university policies. Provides guidance, assistance, and training to faculty and staff to comply with Export Controls. Occasional Support for ORSP Office Functions as Needed
Assist other ORSP staff with pre-award support Assist other ORSP staff with post-award support and/or communication with Financial Services
Assist with undergraduate research promotion Assist at events on campus and in the system hosted by ORSP Key Job Responsibilities:
Assists principal investigators, researchers, and administrative staff to ensure institutional compliance with applicable regulations Assists faculty and staff with maintaining documentation regarding compliance areas in the event of audit Serves as a key resource to campus regarding research administration compliance Ensures unit compliance related, but not limited to: audit coordination, conflict of interest, intellectual property, and institutional review boards, export controls, effort, or other policies Department:
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
Compensation:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within the range of $56,000 - $58,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Knowledge and understanding of IRB and IACUC committees Desired Qualifications:
Leadership experience on an IRB or IACUC committee Certification or training related to research compliance Experience with export control compliance Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills How to Apply:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
Cover Letter Resume Name and contact information for three professional references
Contact Information:
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Susan Feuerstein
feuersts@uww.edu
262/472-3192
To Ensure Consideration:
Applications received by
September 29th, 2025,
are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT
:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.
UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs - online and in person - from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities - a priority mission since the 1970s.
UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin's Park Place.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
EEO STATEMENT:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations 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.