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$75K - 95K a year
Oversee and manage academic and research compliance programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory policies and coordinating related activities within the medical college.
Master's degree in business, legal, or public health, 5+ years higher education experience including 2 years in academic medical center and regulatory compliance, knowledge of state and federal regulations, and strong management and communication skills.
Date Posted: 12/1/2025 Date Needed: 12/28/2025 City: Chicago Location: IL Country: United States Primary Category: Non-Profit Salary: Yearly Type of Position: Full-Time Experience Requirement: 3-5 years Education Requirement: Master's Details: Position Summary This position oversees the development of, implementation of and adherence to the academic and research compliance program for UI COM. Increases awareness of regulatory policies and coordinates programs to promote the observation of University guidelines focused on sponsored research activity, laboratory life-safety standards, and disclosures of outside activity. Duties & Responsibilities • Manage the Conflict of Commitment and Interest (COCI)/Outside Activities process for the UICOM Dean's Office and provide recommendations to the Executive Dean and Vice Dean for Research on employee disclosures and assist with the development of effective conflicts of interest management plans • Assist the applicable Unit Executive Officer (UEO) in implementing “action steps” (e.g., follow-up audits, education, updating policies and procedures, etc.) that the COM needs to comply with State and Federal regulations. • In coordination with COM leadership, facilitate the development, evaluation, and implementation of the annual review of the UI COM Compliance Plan. • Keep current on State and Federal regulations, fraud alerts, and advisory opinions to ensure that employee and trainee compliance. • Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives. • Facilitate Principal Investigators development of appropriate protocols for the responsible use of both human and animal subjects in research. • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications • Master’s degree in business, legal, or public health required. Institutional Review Board Professional Certification (CIP) preferred. • Minimum of 5 years of higher education experience, 2 years experience in an academic medical center environment working with physicians and health care providers, and 2 years experience in regulatory compliance. • Knowledge and understanding of State and Federal regulatory compliance standards required. Computer literacy required. • Working knowledge of policies and procedures related to the protection of human research subjects protections preferred. • Strong management skills. Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written skills. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Salary: The budgeted salary rate for the position is $75,000-$95000 The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899 University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes. Apply via website: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/18507?c=uic&sq=1038346
This job posting was last updated on 12/8/2025