Job ID:
242505
Assistant Director of Research Compliance Education (4164U), Research Admin & Compliance - 71223
University of California, Berkeley
Assistant Director of Research Compliance Education (4164U), Research Admin & Compliance - 71223
About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview Research Administration and Compliance (RAC) is the administrative office at UC Berkeley responsible for facilitating and ensuring campus compliance with federal, state, and university regulations pertaining to research administration, including policies governing research animal care and use, human research subjects protection, financial conflict of interest in research, and grants and contracts administration.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: August 12, 2024
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies for the Responsible Conduct of Research education program including a faculty-umbrella training program and an umbrella RECR introduction for students and trainees.
- Provides education and training in Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RECR) subject matter areas through the development and delivery of in-classroom face-to-face training on campus, online educational materials, printed materials, and other techniques/methods as appropriate.
- Develop participant tracking system and provide reports on program completion in accordance with UC policy and federal regulations. Develop and oversee monitoring activities to ensure compliance with sponsor requirements in RECR.
- Keep apprised of federal educational requirements and external resources for education in Research Ethics and Integrity and adjust training materials as needed to meet these obligations.
- Partner with academic unit leadership, leadership of the Vice Chancellor for Research Office, and the Graduate Division to ensure alignment with training objectives. Advise campus administration on training needs and makes recommendations to address specific training needs of the Berkeley campus research community.
- Stay current with ongoing changes to UC Berkeley's research policies and external regulations. Review offerings and instructional documentation on an ongoing basis to ensure the topics and content remain relevant to campus-wide faculty and trainees. Incorporate updates in a timely manner into training and outreach to faculty and key personnel on federally sponsored projects.
- Develop and oversee monitoring activities to ensure compliance with sponsor requirements in RECR.
- Enhance the overall faculty experience with research compliance education; identify opportunities to improve compliance training and support resources.
- Using a variety of methods, conducts outreach to promote all program activities. Develop participant tracking system and provide reports on program completion in accordance with UC policy and federal regulations.
- Stay current with ongoing changes to UC Berkeley's research policies and external regulations; incorporate updates in a timely manner into training and outreach to faculty and key personnel on federally sponsored projects; review offerings and instructional documentation on an ongoing basis to ensure the topics and content remain relevant to campus-wide faculty and trainees.
- Evaluate, direct, and oversee the strategic design, process improvement, and implementation of relevant tools and learning opportunities and ensure campus-wide understanding of the required uses of systems by leveraging knowledge of sponsored projects lifecycle, research policies, business processes, best practices, and administrative systems.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations.
- Demonstrated organization and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced knowledge of functional area and advanced understanding of how work impacts other areas in human resources and the organization.
- Advanced knowledge of training and delivery methodologies, organizational diagnosis, organization and business strategies.
- Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and advanced presentation skills.
- Advanced knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.
- Advanced skills in planning, resourcing and monitoring effective training delivery.
- Advanced knowledge of training and development, performance management and workplace learning.
- Ability to apply knowledge to achieve successful organizational outcomes.
Education/Training:
- Experience or eligibility for teaching at the post-graduate level or providing ongoing professional development training.
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
- Terminal degree to meet UC Berkeley Committee on Courses of Instruction (COCI) requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctorate (PhD) degree in related area.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $85,800.00 - $158,200.00
- This is a 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
- This position is exempt and paid monthly.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.
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