Program Manager (Research Compliance)

Texas A&M University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University in Laredo, Texas seeks a Program Manager (Research Compliance) to oversee daily operations of the program, develop procedures, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

The role includes planning, budgeting, staff supervision, creating training programs, and coordinating with partners to advance research compliance initiatives. Evening/weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor's degree in Biology, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Psychology, Social Sciences, Higher Education Administration, Research Administration, or a closely related field.
• Experience – Five years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, and manages day-to-day activities for the program.
• Assists in developing strategic plans and goals to support the program.
• Assists with the development and production of materials designed for the program.
• Develops and conducts programs including leadership training, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Supervises program support staff and student assistants.
• Assists with yearly budgetary and contract processes.
• Prepares vouchers, purchase orders, and requisitions and coordinates with accounting personnel and other support staff.
• Researches, develop, writes white papers, grant applications, and prepares presentations.
• Maintains and develops communications between partners by attending meetings and conference calls.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Psychology, Social Sciences, Higher Education Administration, Research Administration, or a closely related field

Job description

Program Manager (Research Compliance)

Job Location: Laredo, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Proposed Minimum Salary: $4,009.20 monthly

Salary: $48,110.40/annual

Job Description

The Program Manager (Research Compliance), under direction, plans, organizes, directs, and manages day-to-day activities, developing and implementing procedures for the administration of the program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, and manages day-to-day activities, developing and implementing procedures for the administration of the program.
• Assists in developing strategic plans and goals to support the program.
• Assists with the development and production of materials designed for the program.
• Develops and conducts programs including leadership training, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Supervises program support staff and student assistants.
• Assists with yearly budgetary and contract processes.
• Prepares vouchers, purchase orders, and requisitions and coordinates with accounting personnel and other support staff.
• Researches, develop, writes white papers, grant applications, and prepares presentations.
• Maintains and develops communications between partners by attending meetings and conference calls.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Coordinate institutional research compliance activities and assist faculty, staff, and students in navigating applicable federal, state, sponsor, and university research regulations and requirements.
• Review research protocols, proposals, and related documentation for compliance with applicable policies and regulatory requirements and provide guidance regarding corrective actions and process improvements.
• Support the administration of institutional compliance committees, including agenda preparation, documentation, record maintenance, follow-up activities, and communication of committee determinations.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of research compliance policies, procedures, guidance documents, and educational resources.
• Develop and deliver training, workshops, and outreach activities to promote compliance awareness and foster a culture of responsible research conduct across the University.
• Compile compliance metrics, maintain records, prepare reports, and assist with audits, assessments, and monitoring activities related to research compliance programs.

Minimum Requirements

• Education – Bachelor's degree in Biology, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Psychology, Social Sciences, Higher Education Administration, Research Administration, or a closely related field.
• Experience – Five years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of: Word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other office productivity applications. Research compliance principles, regulations, and administrative processes. Policy interpretation, records management, and report preparation.
• Ability to: Communicate clearly and effectively with faculty, students, staff, and external stakeholders. Manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and maintain attention to detail. Exercise sound judgment and work collaboratively in addressing compliance-related matters.

License/Professional Certification

None

Physical Requirements

General office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally supervises employees.

Other Requirements

Evening and/or weekend hours may be required. Position requires on-campus, face-to-face interactions. Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

All positions are security-sensitive.

Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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