Job Description
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is seeking a Research Compliance Specialist to support its research compliance efforts. This role involves conflict of interest reviews, responsible conduct of research compliance, and export control compliance, while providing support to university researchers in data management and sharing plans. Responsibilities Supports the research compliance efforts to include conflict of interest reviews, trainings, and support Primary support for federally mandated responsible conduct of research (RCR) compliance and reporting Supports the university’s export control compliance efforts, and is an active part of the systemwide export control compliance team Conducts export control compliance reviews, training, and creates technology control plans as needed Primary support for university researchers in preparing and reviewing data management and sharing plans for compliance on federally funded research projects Helps bridge the gap between information technology services and research administration systems internal to UNO Works closely with the Office of Sponsored Programs, ITS / UNCA, UNO’s research administration software vendor, and campus wide research stakeholders Provides expertise, support, and training for existing/proposed electronic pre- and post-award research support systems Works with ITS / UNCA and other campus leaders on the implementation of the Research Data Security Policy; collaborating on the creation of minimum-security requirements, and establishing campus processes and procedures for data inventory and classification Serves as UNO’s liaison for assisting faculty with self-identifying risk categories for data Responsible for other research compliance duties as assigned Skills Bachelor's degree in business, technology, analytics, or research field, or in any other related area Working knowledge and 0-2 years' experience with data security Must be detail-oriented and have advanced organizational skills; must be able to anticipate issues in the work queue, experience in participating in or leading training sessions Bachelor's degree in business, technology, analytics, or research field, or in any other related area Knowledge of, and some experience with research data security and electronic research tools such as MavGrants, or NuRamp; knowledge of/experience with Uniform Guidance, Grants.gov, Research.gov/FastLane, eRA Commons; regulatory compliance experience preferred Export control compliance and work with export-controlled research and implementing technology control plans preferred but not required Experience in research compliance functions including conflict of interest and responsible conduct of research Strong preference for ECoP certification for EAR and ITAR, or ability to become certified within 6 months of start date Company Overview UNO is Nebraska's metropolitan university -- a university with strong academic values and significant relationships with our community that transforms and improves life.
It was founded in 1908, and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is