Compliance Officer Sr.

Overview

Under NSPM-33 and the CHIPS & Science Act of 2022, the U.S. government requires all universities receiving over $50 million in federal research funding annually to establish a Research Security program. This position will be pivotal in developing USU’s Research Security program. Key responsibilities will include: (1) tracking USU international travel and educating travelers about foreign influence risks; (2) creating, implementing, and monitoring research security and export compliance trainings for relevant USU personnel; and (3) collaborating with USU IT to ensure compliance with required cybersecurity standards. Additionally, this position will support other areas of research compliance managed by the Research Integrity & Compliance Office, including, but not limited to, data management, conflict of interest, and research misconduct.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for research security compliance.
• Develop, maintain, and apply extensive knowledge of federal and state regulations governing research security, including NSPM-33, the CHIPS & Science Act of 2022, export control regulations (EAR, ITAR), and federal contracting requirements.
• Collaborate with key personnel within RIC, the USU Office of Research, and the broader campus community to develop appropriate policies and procedures related to research security.
• Design, implement, and maintain training programs required by NSPM-33, focusing on research security education, international travel, export controls, and more.
• Establish tracking systems for faculty, staff, and institutional compliance with research security standards.
• Assist with the various compliance areas overseen by RIC, including data management, conflict of interests, export compliance, responsible conduct of research (RCR) training, and research misconduct review.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, plus four years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information discretely and securely.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication, writing, organizational, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple projects.
• Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"

Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Minimum $70,950; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

 

*updated 04/2024

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

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Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

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