Strategic Research Compliance Coordinator

Florida Gulf Coast University; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking a Research Compliance Coordinator to support compliance programs spanning export controls, conflicts of interest, and research integrity across the university. The role requires risk assessments, documentation, training for PIs and staff, and coordination of committees; strong analytical, communication, and cross‑functional teamwork are essential.

A bachelor's degree with substantial experience is required, master's preferred, with familiarity of

Qualifications

• Eight years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Administers and coordinates research compliance for committees including Export Control, conflict of interest, regulatory and ethical standards.
• Performs risk assessments to determine compliance vulnerabilities; evaluates labs for export control purposes, including classification of equipment, technology, and software.
• Prepares documentation required for research compliance by University regulations and requirements; maintains official institutional records of the actions and decisions of compliance committees.
• Monitors and audits research efforts to ensure that protocols meet regulatory and ethical standards and creates management plans as needed.
• Maintains an electronic resource base of materials that can be accessed as needed for inclusion in protocols.
• Screens applications to assure completions and distributes for review.
• Reviews and makes determinations related to foreign national research applications according to related policies.
• Provides training to PIs, faculty, staff, students, and external collaborators on protocol related activities and compliance.
• Compiles research data to produce reports upon request. Responds to external agencies’ requests for information regarding research compliance.
• Reviews VISA applications for export control licensing requirements.
• Reviews and approves international travel and shipping.
• Monitors changes in existing federal and state laws, statutes and compliance regulations and makes recommendations for area of program improvement to address compliance requirements.
• Monitors university regulations and policies, and updates department procedures accordingly.
• Provides administrative support for compliance committees.
• Assists with updating procedures, forms, and informational materials as needed.
• Communicates relevant information to department staff, researchers, study personnel, and regulatory committee members.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area

Master's degree in an appropriate area

Tools

Microsoft Access

Workday

Online databases

Job description

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking a Research Compliance Coordinator to support compliance programs spanning export controls, conflicts of interest, and research integrity across the university. The role requires risk assessments, documentation, training for PIs and staff, and coordination of committees; strong analytical, communication, and cross‑functional teamwork are essential.

A bachelor's degree with substantial experience is required, master's preferred, with familiarity of