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Position Number:
128765
Title:
Faculty Assistant
Functional Title:
Post Approval Monitoring (PAM) Specialist
Category Status:
15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing Con
Applicant Search Category:
Faculty
University Authorized FTE:
100
Unit:
VPR-Research Compliance
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Post Approval Monitoring Specialist is a member of the Conflicts of Interest ( COI ) team and reports to the COI Administrator. The COI team is responsible for the review of faculty disclosures, preparation, review, processing, and documentation of conflict of interest cases, support the work of the COI Committee, and implementation of education and compliance initiatives.
This position will serve as the COI Representative for Post Approval Monitoring of all COI Management Plans (MP) - levels 1, 2, 3 and will be responsible for assisting researchers (disclosers) in the KCOI process to assist in the compliance of Presidential approved COI Management Plans (MPs). Also serves as a non-voting member of the COI Committee.
Duties: Work with an active researcher population on COI disclosures that require MPs. The PAM Specialist develops and implements various strategies for a robust post-approval monitoring ( PAM ) program including assessing opportunities for improvement through the annual review process, communicating corrective and preventative actions, and escalating potential non compliance to the appropriate authorities. Assist with post-approval monitoring/ implementation of approved COI management plans to ensure compliance with federal regulations and ethical engagement in innovation and entrepreneurship, including interfacing with the discloser and department/ academic units to prepare materials for the annual reporting process. Build and implement a process that will result in the COI Office's ability to align MPs and supporting documentation more accurately resulting in clear and transparent audit pathways. Post-approval monitoring of MPs: Review plans with disclosers and oversight officials annually. Plans are updated as circumstances change, and the annual reviews continue until the approved management plan is no longer in effect. Schedule intake meetings with disclosers, serving as lead and being responsible for all associated note-taking and follow-up actions. Serving as liaison with the COI Committee, providing updates to the committee on all active management plans. Reconciling supporting documentation to existing MPs by reviewing all relevant data to MP requirements and any subsequent revisions to such MPs. Developing and organizing a system of record for maintaining source documentation that will serve as the "official records for COI purposes" for audit. Serving as part of the team that is responsible for reviews, audits, and investigations. Developing and implementing a closeout and archive process for all MPs in the COI Office. Maintain a current and thorough understanding of university policies and federal regulations on conflict of interest, trends, and changes to federal regulations that have the potential to impact university research activities and researchers' engagement in entrepreneurship. Assist with conducting post-award reviews of research projects with associated Financial Conflicts of Interest (FCOIs) and prepare draft initial and annual FCOI reports for federal agencies, as needed.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:
Faculty Benefits Summary
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree required
Experience: Experience in a University setting Experience with conflict of interest management Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible related professional experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Knowledge of federal regulations required Excellent written and oral communication skills, high level of organizational skills, and time management Strong analytical reasoning skills Ability to function both independently and as a member of a team Proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office Suite required
Preferences:
Masters or other advanced degree Prior research experience, or experience in a research environment
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
No visa sponsorship for this position
Posting Date:
10/05/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes Best Consideration Date 10/24/2023 Physical Demands Sedentary work performed in a normal office environment; exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Ability to attend meetings both and off campus. Spending long hours in front of a computer screen.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have active and ongoing eligibility to work in the United States and for the University of Maryland, College Park? Please note that visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Yes No * How did you hear about this position? UMD Job Site Personal Referral Washington Post Baltimore Sun Local Publication Chronicle of Higher Education Inside Higher Education INDEED HERC Hispanic Outlook Diverse Jobs HigherEdJobs Professional Journal Listserv Other SimplyHired CareerBliss Job Fairs Monster.Com Craigslist UMD Job Fair CareerBuilder
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