Research Compliance Training Manager

University of New England; Maine; On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plan options

Up to 8% retirement plan match

Generous leave time and 12+ holidays

Job summary

University of New England is seeking a Research Compliance Training Manager to lead programs on RCR, ethics, and regulatory matters. You will educate researchers across faculty, staff, and students to promote ethical practices and compliance with policies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in research administration or compliance, with preference for those with RCR education program experience. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and an anticipated pay range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in ethics, education, science, or related area.
• Experience coordinating and delivering RCR education programs.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and best practices in responsible conduct of research.
• Experience in curriculum development and educational program design.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and oversee RCR education programs.
• Coordinate and deliver training sessions to researchers (faculty, staff, students).
• Keep records of training participation and produce compliance reports.
• Stay up-to-date with NIH/NSF requirements and institutional policies.

Skills

Project management

Curriculum development

Research ethics

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

IACUC/IBC/IRB familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

MS or PhD preferred

Job description

The Research Compliance Training Manager is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and overseeing programs related to Responsible Conduct of Research ( RCR ), research ethics, compliance, and regulatory matters within UNE . This role involves educating researchers (faculty, professional staff, students) to promote ethical and responsible research practices and compliance with relevant regulations and institutional policies.

About The University of New England

UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands‑on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.

Benefits Overview

• Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
• Up to 8% retirement plan match.
• Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.

Educational benefits:

• UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
• UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full‑time service.
• 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full‑time service.
• Design and develop educational materials, trainings, and onboarding curriculum related to RCR , research ethics, and compliance.
• Coordinate and deliver training sessions to researchers (faculty, professional staff, students) related to RCR , research ethics and compliance.
• Facilitate research‑related on‑boarding activities for new faculty/professional staff and the research off‑boarding process for faculty/professional staff departing the institution.
• Provide guidance to researchers on institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices in RCR , research ethics and compliance.
• Assist with the development of assessment tools and mechanisms to evaluate the effectiveness of RCR education programs and recommend improvements.
• Maintain records and documentation of training participation and generate reports to demonstrate compliance and educational outcomes.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and institutional leaders to identify educational needs and opportunities for improvement.
• Stay informed of changes in research ethics regulations, ethical standards, and best practices to ensure RCR programs are up‑to‑date and compliant with NIH and NSF federal program requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required in relevant field (such as ethics, education, science, or a related area).

• 3 years of experience in research administration or related compliance experience(e.g., IACUC , IBC , IRB ).
• Prior experience in coordinating and delivering RCR education programs is desirable.
• Familiarity with research ethics, regulatory requirements, and best practices in responsible conduct of research.
• Experience in curriculum development and educational program design.
• Strong project management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional team environment in the Office of Research Integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD preferred

EEO Statement Summary

Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.

Additional Note

This position is not eligible for H‑1B visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extension.

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $70,000 - $85,500

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information for three professional references