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About RF for SUNY at the University at Albany:

Employment is with The Research Foundation for the State University of New York, a private, nonprofit, educational corporation that provides essential sponsored program administration and innovation support services to SUNY faculty and students whose ideas and research generate ground-breaking discovery and translate to entrepreneurial and economic development opportunities for New York State.

Working at the SUNY Research Foundation for the University at Albany, you will be part of a team that provides essential services to the University as it moves to the front ranks of American higher education, supporting the advancement of education, research and discovery. The University at Albany, a nationally recognized research university with outstanding faculty, researchers and staff, offers challenging, exciting and rewarding careers to those who seek opportunities to grow and excel.

The University at Albany is at the forefront of innovation and exploration in a wide range of research areas, from the health sciences and engineering to the humanities and fine arts. UAlbany has been recognized as a Carnegie R1 research institution - one of the elite "very high research activity" doctoral universities as ranked by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Assistant Director Research Protection, the Regulatory & Research Compliance Analyst (RCA) provides support to the University at Albany‘s (UAlbany) research compliance mission. The Office of Regulatory and Research Compliance (ORRC) supports faculty, staff and students to conduct research with integrity, safety. The RCA works with researchers, research compliance committee members, and other University offices to ensure researchers, the Research Foundation for SUNY and UAlbany are able to meet regulatory, sponsor and policy obligations.

The RCA assists researchers in adhering to regulations governing research, creative and scholarly pursuits. This includes research with human subjects and animal use in research, teaching and training, federal and state regulations, state law, university policies, and the ethical principles that apply to research. The incumbent will support the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for human subjects’ protections, and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) by providing professional analytical and technical assistance to researchers to carry out their work.

Essential Functions

The incumbent must have demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as diplomacy, discretion, and professionalism; excellent organizational skills and ability to set appropriate priorities between multiple concurrent tasks. The incumbent must also be able to analyze and synthesize complex concepts and technical details and transfer into written documents.

The RCA must be flexible and able to work independently as well as collegially within team-oriented environment. Additionally, the RCA will assist office leadership in developing and implementing education and outreach program based on federal, state, and University regulations/policies, including advising researchers, conducting training (e.g., class lectures, department seminars, special topics sessions), and developing education/outreach materials (e.g., email outreach, website content, informational slide decks). Perform other duties as required supporting ORRC in accomplishing its mission.

This role operates under a hybrid work arrangement, with a mandatory in-person presence of no less than 50% each biweekly period.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education, or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Two (2) or more years of professional experience focused on administration, compliance and integrity, export administration, risk management, audit setting or other related professional field.
• Must be a problem-solver, well-organized, efficient, and capable of prioritizing multiple tasks and requests simultaneously.
• The successful candidate will be self-directed, have proven ability to prioritize duties and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment; has proven ability to work independently and in an interrelated team environment.
• Have demonstrated ability to effectively interact with constituencies at all levels (faculty, staff, students, etc.) and be able to provide university researchers with superior administrative support to facilitate efficient, effective review processes and ethical research.
• Have excellent communication (interpersonal, written, and oral), customer service.
• Have excellent computer skills – particularly Microsoft Suite, Access Database, SharePoint, Zoom.
• Must have the ability and experience to work with a culturally diverse population.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s Degree and demonstrated experience in public policy, law, research ethics, risk management or related field;
• Professional certification in export controls, human subject research protections, animal welfare, or research administration certification at the time of hire;
• General knowledge of ethics and compliance concepts, such as standards of conduct, business ethics, best practices, hotline management, and managing compliance related issues;

One or more years of experience in any of the following:

• Experience working in a research-intensive institution of higher education;
• Experience in audit and oversight responsibility;
• Experience in active research setting that included human subjects and/or lab animal research;
• Experience writing and/or interpreting research policy;
• Experience in a team-based professional setting and working with constituent groups;

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000 (DOE)

Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three-year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report ("Clery Report"):http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. The University at Albany offers a variety of performing arts, world class libraries, and competitive sporting events.

Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume, three work-related references, along with a cover letter.

This position will remain open until filled.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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www.albany.edu/research-economic-development/regulatory-research-compliance