Environmental Health Compliance Specialist

HU101 The Howard University; United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Howard University’s Talent Acquisition team seeks a seasoned professional to support the Vice President for Research & Compliance and associated leaders. The role analyzes regulatory requirements for sponsored programs, coordinates budgets, and helps develop policies and procedures across committees.

The position involves budgeting oversight, data collection, and preparation of compliance reports, while partnering with cross-functional teams and maintaining confidentiality in a complex academic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• Ten years of compliance and sponsored programs experience with supervisory responsibilities preferred.
• Certification in research compliance or ability to obtain within one year.
• Experience using grant management software and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Identify administrative needs and develop solutions and recommendations.
• Review budgets and prepare recommendations with input from the VPRC/AVPs.
• Oversee the operating budget for the OVPRC and related offices.
• Coordinate templates for publications and visual materials (newsletters, brochures, flyers).
• Review financial terms in contracts and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Budget management

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Policy development

Cross-functional collaboration

Discretion & confidentiality

Communication skills

Office software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Certification in research compliance

Tools

Grant management software

Job description

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission. At Howard University, we prioritize well‑being and professional growth.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work‑Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

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Basic Function

Provides support to the Vice President for Research & Compliance (VPRC) & the Associate Vice Presidents (AVP) by analyzing regulatory requirements applicable to the University and committees responsible for sponsored programs. Coordinates professional and administrative services, including personnel actions, budget preparation and control, computerization needs, and special management studies.

Principal Accountabilities

• Identifies administrative needs and develops appropriate solutions and recommendations.
• Reviews and analyzes budget reports, and prepares and develops budgets and recommendations based on input from the VPRC and AVP's.
• Oversees the preparation and management of the operating budget for the OVPRC.
• Coordinates and/or conceives and develops templates for publications and other visual materials, including newsletters, brochures, and flyers.
• Reviews and makes recommendations regarding financial terms and conditions in contracts.
• Analyzes, develops, and administers regulatory policies and procedures and recommends improvements.
• Coordinates administrative support provided to the OVPRC and the institutional compliance committees (IRB, IACUC, IBC).
• Conducts research and analytical studies, preparing reports that include cost/benefit analyses, comparative financial data evaluations of programs, staffing, and resource utilization.
• Reviews incoming IACUC and IBC applications prior to committee assignment and review.
• Assists the VPRC with the recruitment of institutional compliance committee members.
• Monitors compliance documentation and document retention for the regulatory committees.
• Coordinates and directs the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures for institutional committees.
• Studies methods of improving work measurements and performance standards.
• Coordinates data collection and preparation of compliance reports for the OVPRC and RCO.
• Prepares and approves time and attendance records; prepares operating reports such as time terminations, new hires, transfers, budget expenditures, and statistical records of performance data.
• Interprets operating policies in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Reviews and responds to related correspondence.
• Directs services such as computer and office equipment purchase, maintenance and repair, supplies, mail, and files.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Superior skills in analyzing and implementing office procedures.
• Excellent organization, communication, supervisory, and management skills, especially with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to assemble and manage a division budget.
• Ability to design policies and standard operating procedures related to sponsored program compliance functions.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state regulations governing sponsored research and compliance.
• Ability to exercise discretion and ensure a high level of confidentiality.
• Skill in operating a positive customer service environment.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers and associated software, and mastery of database management software.
• Ability to use technology and grants management software, website technology, and a standard suite of office software applications.
• Excellent communication skills, with competence in oral and written English, and the ability to prepare and proofread reports and other publications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the general public.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• Ten (10) years of relevant experience in compliance and sponsored programs, with four years of supervisory experience in an academic research environment, is desired, or any combination of relevant education and experience.
• Certification in research compliance from an accredited program, or the ability to receive certification within one year of hire.
• Experience managing in a relational database system using grant administration software is required.

Compliance Salary Range Disclosure Expected Pay Range: $79,374 - $87,312

Howard University is a comprehensive, research-oriented, historically Black private university providing an educational experience of exceptional quality to students of high academic potential with particular emphasis upon the provision of educational opportunities to promising Black students. Further, the University is dedicated to attracting and sustaining a cadre of faculty who are, through their teaching and research, committed to the development of distinguished and compassionate graduates and to the quest for solutions to human and social problems in the United States and throughout the world.

Howard University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veterans status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities or veterans status, Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-806-1280.

This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The university has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.

This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The university has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description is not be construed as a contract for employment.