Compliance Officer

Elizabeth City State University; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabeth City State University is seeking a Compliance Officer to oversee federally and university mandated compliance areas in research. You will work with faculty and committees to ensure adherence to human subjects, animal care, hazardous materials, conflicts of interest, technology transfer, and misconduct policies.

You will develop training, manage compliance boards such as IRB and IACUC, maintain assurances, and support pre-award activities to strengthen research integrity and reduce risk

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Health Sciences, Life Sciences, or related discipline with regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Minimum of three years’ progressive experience with regulatory compliance issues related to university-based research and sponsored programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage federally and university mandated compliance areas of human participation in research, animal use in research, use of hazardous materials in research, conflict of interest, technology transfer, and misconduct in science.
• Interact with faculty, committees, and administrative personnel; ensure compliance with federal, university, and sponsor regulations to minimize risk of adverse findings.
• Develop and conduct workshops and seminars on compliance; oversee IRB, IACUC, IHWMC, and Technology Transfer Committee; update assurances and manuals.
• Assist in the Pre-Award process by maintaining and enhancing professional relationships to increase creditability for building support.

Education

Master’s degree in Public Administration, Health Sciences, Life Sciences, or related discipline with regulatory compliance knowledge

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section. • If you answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers.

Posting Summary

Position Number

Position Number 6086-0000-0003-021

Classification Title

Classification Title Compliance Officer

Working Title

Working Title Compliance Officer

Division

Division Academic Affairs

Department/Unit

Department/Unit Office of Sponsored Programs

Section

Section Office of Sponsored Programs (section)

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Office of Sponsored Programs, Contracts and Grants’ primary purpose is to support Elizabeth City State University’s research mission by: 1) assisting faculty, staff and students in the procurement of grants, contracts and cooperative agreements from external sponsors; 2) promoting faculty involvement in collaborative research and partnerships; 3) administering the university’s Title III and SAFRA Programs to strengthen its infrastructure; and 4) ensuring that its privilege of receiving external support is protected.

Description of Work

The Compliance Officer (CO) is responsible for managing the federally and university mandated compliance areas of human participation in research, animal use in research, use of hazardous materials in research, conflict of interest, technology transfer, and misconduct in science. The position is expected to interact on a frequent basis with faculty involved in research and grant writing, university committees responsible for compliance, and administrative personnel who are involved in policy design and implementation. Interaction with outside organizations (both prime and sub) will be frequent and detailed. The CO is responsible for ensuring that the university remains in compliance with federal, university, and sponsor regulations to minimize the university’s risk of adverse findings that could lead to suspension of research and debarment from the receipt of federal funding.

The CO assists faculty, staff, and students in preparing protocols for certification of compliance and develops and conducts workshops and seminars for faculty, staff, and student researchers relative to compliance. The position oversees compliance committees and boards such as the Institutional Review Board ( IRB ), the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee ( IACUC ), the Institutional Hazardous Waste and Materials Committee ( IHWMC ), and the Technology Transfer Committee. This position oversees the preparation and updating of university assurances as well as policy and procedure manuals for individuals involved in research activities at ECSU . The position also assists in the Pre-Award process by maintaining and enhancing professional relationships to increase creditability for building support.

Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position

Demonstrate the ability to identify potential issues/problems and implement controls to avoid future issues.

Demonstrate the ability to develop and monitor program/project databases, schedules and reports; ensure accuracy of data and compliance with program standards; perform professional program administrative duties, including technical decisions; collaborate in the development and completion of grants and contracts; administer pre- and post-award agreements; and prepare related reports as required.

Consultation: Demonstrate the ability to advise and collaborate with clients, program participants, and others to resolve difficult issues in assigned program area(s); identify trends; recognize the impact of policies, procedures, and laws; apply knowledge and understanding of program culture, issues, and work relationships to address situations; share knowledge and critical thinking process; promote the use of best practices to achieve mutually agreeable outcomes in the resolution of issues; and determine and document a course of action to address complex, ambiguous or unique operational and/or programmatic issues in assigned area(s).

Information Analysis and Decision-Making: Demonstrate the ability to analyze business operations and/or financial statements for overall program administration; and develop initiatives to meet program/project needs and objectives.

Possess the ability to assess and resolve unprecedented problems that require research and review of policy and procedures for the program or assigned components; and resolve problems or compliance issues, based on delegated authority.

Communication and Marketing: Possess the ability to maintain and enhance professional relationships to increase credibility for building support and reaching consensus when explaining and interpreting program policies and procedures within assigned area(s); convey sensitive information or decisions to clients; work toward mutual resolutions that are in the best interests of the organization and across organizational lines; promote and market assigned area(s) and persuade clients of the needs and beneficial outcomes of the program; plan and implement marketing strategies and functions; and apply creativity to development of strategies and functions.

Leadership: Possess the ability to develop and manage a program/project plan; provide consultation on issues and requests from clients; consult with higher-level professionals to discuss alternative solutions; and develop and implement short-term strategies consistent with program goals.

Minimum Training and Experience

Possess a Master’s degree in Public Administration, Health Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related discipline with experience and/or coursework in management, research and legal/regulatory issues are preferred with a minimum of three years’ progressive experience with regulatory compliance issues related to university based research and sponsored programs. Previous experience with regulatory compliance in a university or government setting also preferred.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

Management Preferences

Position Recruitment Range

Position Category

Position Category Staff

Position Status

Position Status Permanent Full Time

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Posting Number

Posting Number EHRA00631P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 11/10/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 12/11/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section. • If you answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers.

EHRA OSHR Statement

This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.

AA/EEO Statement

Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Eligibility for Employment

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Elizabeth City State University State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Elizabeth City State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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Required Documents

Resume

Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if you are identified as a finalist for the position.)

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

DD214

Other

Human Resources

Elizabeth City State University
1704 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Mainline: 252.335.3252 | Fax: [phone]