Compliance Specialists

Utah Education Network; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

The University of Utah in Salt Lake City seeks a Compliance Specialist to support the Office of Research Management & Compliance. You will help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, manage effort reporting, and monitor subawards to protect financial stewardship of research projects.

The role offers a hybrid schedule (3 days in the office) and a pathway from Compliance Specialist II to III, with pay rates ranging from $51,242 to $84,883, depending on experience and budget.

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can substitute for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• Compliance knowledge for university research and regulations.
• Experience with effort reporting and subrecipient monitoring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review university business practices to ensure regulations are followed and plan changes as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations and stay updated on changes relevant to the university.
• Develop and maintain policies related to effort reporting and subrecipient monitoring.
• Perform annual subrecipient monitoring reviews for all subawards as required by Federal Regulations.
• Assist with development and delivery of training programs for effort reporting and subrecipient monitoring.
• Audit accounting systems and analyze expenses related to sponsored awards; resolve issues or recommend solutions.
• Partner with faculty and offices to address complex compliance issues and support research goals.
• Identify process improvements and technology enhancements to streamline compliance workflows.
• Promote the mission of RMC and strengthen the university’s reputation for excellence in research administration.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Subrecipient monitoring

Training delivery

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Monday through Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 and flexible around core hours. 3 days in office hybrid schedule acceptable.

VP Area

VP Area President

Department

Department 00722 - Rsrch Cost & Compliance Prgms

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $51,242 to $84,883

Close Date

Close Date 01/12/2027

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 12/31/2026

The University of Utah is recognized as one of the nation’s premier R1 research institutions, generating over $700 million annually in research activity that drives innovation, discovery, and economic growth. Within this vibrant environment, the Office of Research Management & Compliance ( RMC ) plays a vital role in ensuring that research is supported with strong financial stewardship, integrity, and accountability.

This position supports the University’s growing research portfolio. The Compliance Specialist will directly contribute to this mission ensuring the university’s compliance with applicable laws.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Review university’s business practices to ensure pertinent regulations are followed, identify areas of non-compliance, and create a plan to implement changes as needed. Maintain a deep knowledge of regulations and stay abreast of all regulatory changes relevant to the university.

This position contributes to the development and maintenance of university policies and procedures related to effort reporting and subrecipient monitoring.

Perform annual subrecipient monitoring reviews for all subawards as required by Federal Regulations.

Assist with the development and delivery of comprehensive training programs for effort reporting and subrecipient monitoring to principal investigators, department administrators, and central office staff.

Review financial and audit reports for material weakness. Determine if weaknesses in material noncompliance have been corrected on a timely basis.

Audits accounting systems and analyzes expenses related to sponsored awards, reconciles data, and resolves technical problems or recommends solutions when appropriate.

Partners with faculty, administrators, and central offices to address complex compliance issues, ensuring both compliance and support for the University’s research mission.

Identify opportunities for process improvement and technology enhancements; participates in initiatives to streamline workflows and improve efficiency in compliance operations.

Promotes RMC’s mission and vision by fostering cooperative relationships and strengthening the University’s reputation for excellence in research administration and financial stewardship.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Compliance Specialist, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Compliance Specialist, III : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Type

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest level of completed education?
  • None
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
• * How many years of related work experience do you have?
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
  • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
  • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
  • 14 years or more
• * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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