About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Research Integrity and Compliance (RIC) unit within the Division of Research & Innovation is
committed to serving, educating, and supporting the UNT research community by ensuring that the
Institution and investigators conduct research in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as university policies and procedures. The RIC unit provides guidance and assistance to researchers in the following areas: Human Subjects and Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), Conflict of interest (COI), Export controls, and Responsible conduct of research (RCR).

Position Overview

The Director, Research Compliance position within the Research Integrity Compliance unit of the Division of Research & Innovation, is responsible for management, leadership, and administrative oversight of research compliance staff on the IRB team. This position is also responsible for directing the strategic and operational activities of UNT's Institutional Review Board to ensure that federal, state, and university regulations are followed. The Director also tracks and processes incoming IRB protocols, assists with protocol reviews, and follows up on tasks to support the research compliance programs. Reporting to the Sr. Director for Research Compliance, this position also develops and implements policies, procedures, and trainings to ensure research compliance is maintained at UNT.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 6 years related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience; with at least 1 year of managerial/supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

*Communication skills are essential as the position leads efforts to educate the research community on human subject research compliance and ethics.
*Supervisory skills are essential, as the position manages and coach staff, evaluates performance and determines staffing needs.
*Leadership is demonstrated through guidance for staff, faculty and student researchers, and other university departments related to complex research protocols.
*Ability to function independently, in a team environment and lead for the research compliance programs associated with human subjects research.
*Knowledge of regulations and ethical principles related to the ethical conduct of human subject research.
*Ability to maintain and organize accurate and detailed records and work within software platforms.
*Excellent analytical, organizational, reasoning, communications, and problem-solving skills.
*Ability to quickly analyze large amounts of facts and data to generate alternatives and timely solutions for a variety of complex fact patterns.
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
*Ability to be highly detail oriented, meet strict deadlines, and remain calm during challenging situations.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 3 years experience working in higher education research compliance, preferred with IRB.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Serves in leadership role for management of the Research Compliance Institutional Review Board (IRB) staff responsible for all research compliance protocol study reviews for IRB. Tracks and processes incoming protocols, assists with protocol reviews, and follow up tasks for research compliance programs
• Provides administrative oversight and support for the UNT Institutional Review Board Committee reviews of proposed human subjects research study protocols to ensure compliance with all federal government, funding agency regulatory guidelines, and university policies
• Develops and administers workshops, training opportunities, and research compliance materials for the UNT research community to support compliance efforts for their proposed human subjects research studies
• Collaborates with Sr. Director Research Compliance to develop new or revised research compliance procedures and policies to maintain compliance with emerging federal, state, and university research compliance issues and trends
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor, Sr Director Research Compliance.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm. Some evenings and weekends as required

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Telework for this position may be an available option with both supervisor and UNT System Flexible Work Agreement (FWA) approval.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.