COI Director

Posting Detail Information

Working TitleCOI Director

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202401712AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleManagement II

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$150,000-$160,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on10/20/2024

Description of Work Unit

CSU is situated in the city of Fort Collins, a dynamic community with a population of approximately 165,000. Located 65 miles north of Denver at the western edge of the Great Plains and at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins is a gateway to world-class skiing, hiking, fishing, climbing, and biking. With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year and low humidity, Fort Collins residents enjoy pleasant weather year-round. Fort Collins represents the very best of Colorado with top award rankings from Forbes for "Best Place for Business/Careers," Gallup Well Being Index for "Healthiest Mid-Size City in America," CBS Money Watch's "List of Top 10 Best Places to Retire," and Outside Magazine's "Best Towns in America," among others. See here for more info on the area:~~~.

The Office of the Vice President for Research ( OVPR ) has overall responsibility for promoting and facilitating the research enterprise at Colorado State University ( CSU ). The OVPR and its research enable the University, its faculty, staff, and students to be part of a world-class research institution complementing our learning, service, and outreach missions. The OVPR plays a key role in the 21st Century Land-Grant mission of Colorado State University by fostering and supporting the research enterprise, promoting scholarship and artistry, instilling a culture of integrity, inclusion and diversity, and capitalizing on opportunities to address global challenges. CSU is recognized as one of the premier research institutions and routinely ranks in the top of all American Universities in research expenditures. Student enrollment is approximately 34,000, and the University employs more than 7,200 staff including academic faculty, administrative professionals, and classified staff.

Position Summary

The Director of the Conflict of Interest ( COI ) Program reports to the Assistant Vice President for Research Integrity and Compliance. This position administers campus-wide compliance initiatives for Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment and responsible international engagement that support the university's extensive research program and other initiatives. This position's primary responsibility is the long-term planning and daily oversight of an effective university-wide Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Program to identify, evaluate, manage and monitor Conflicts of Interest, Conflicts of Commitment and responsible international engagement.

This position will continue to develop and lead the COI Program and direct staff and activities to support significant compliance efforts for the conduct of research and other areas of Conflict of Interest for individual employees, the university (institutional/organizational Conflicts of Interest), Conflicts of Commitment, and responsible international engagement; assure compliance with university policies, and State and Federal laws and regulations; advise as an ex officio member to the Conflict of Interest/Commitment Committee and represent the unit at university meetings regarding Conflict of Interest/Conflict of Commitment management, international engagement, intellectual property, policy interpretation, and other programmatic matters. The COI Director will be responsible for overseeing the efficient review and approval of Conflict of Interest disclosures through the Conflict of Interest review process, oversight of the management and monitoring of Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment along with the Conflict of Interest/Commitment Committee. The COI Director is also responsible for providing communication and education regarding Conflicts of Interest to raise community awareness and ensure that conflicts are disclosed, identified, and managed properly.

This position supports and endorses cooperation with university compliance and monitoring efforts and reports instances of noncompliance to university leadership. The COI Director will recommend corrective actions in response to violations of university Conflict of Interest policies, procedures, and management strategies to appropriate compliance offices. The COI Director will also recommend the suspension or termination of research funding and/or associated protocols not conducted in accordance with university requirements, federal regulations, state law, and university and sponsoring agency policies and procedures.

The incumbent will have demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills, maintain a high level of discretion in all work situations, adapt to continuously changing regulations and incorporation of new information, demonstrate attention to detail and demonstrate excellent organizational and prioritization skills. The COI Director is responsible for all record-keeping of programmatic activity and for ensuring that sponsoring agencies are notified of significant conflicts of interest in accordance with federal regulations and university and sponsoring agency policies and procedures.

This position is eligible for hybrid working arrangements. The VPR Office supports flexible work arrangements for employees, including limited teleworking privileges. Read more here:~~~/.

Required Job Qualifications

• B.A., B.S. degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) and 5 or more years of relevant experience in conflict of interest, sponsored programs, compliance, or related fields.

• Fundamental knowledge base and understanding of ethical and financial conflicts of interest, conflicts of commitment, institutional conflicts of interest ( ICOI ), organizational conflicts of interest, international engagement, intellectual property, and sponsored research processes.

• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience working with applicable federal research conflict of interest policies and procedures.

• Administrative expertise and experience in areas such as personnel, supervision, organizational management, providing educational training and outreach, and interaction with public and private agencies involved in sponsored research.

• A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.A./M.S., M.B.A., J.D., Ph.D., etc.)

• Compliance certifications ( CCEP ®, CRA®, etc.)

• Experience developing and implementing a new institutional program.

• Seven years of experience in higher education administration.

• Conflict of interest knowledge, assessment, and management as specifically applied in research within higher education.

• Basic knowledge of U.S. export control regulations.

• Experience building teams and fostering collaborative decision-making.

• Experience overseeing an Institutional Conflict of Interest program to review and process management plans for high level university officials.

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryCOI Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Direct the work of staff in the COI Program to ensure efficient review and approval of Conflict of Interest disclosures, including review of Conflicts of Interest/Conflicts of Commitment that require management in accordance with university policy and review of international engagement.

• Work with employees, supervisors, leadership, and others to put into place effective management strategies and plans as needed.

• Provide guidance and feedback to staff who are conducting preliminary assessments of actual or perceived conflicts and reviewing and managing complicated Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment.

• This position submits certifications on behalf of the University to federal agencies.

• This position supervises program staff in completing performance evaluations, setting performance goals, and monitoring staff development.

• Direct the work of the COI Program in conducting institutional conflict of interest ( ICOI ) reviews, approximately annually.

• Work with the Office of Sponsored Programs on analysis of contract terms to determine applicability.

• Participate in the oversight and further development of on-line conflict of interest training modules, participating in continuous improvement activities with online software management.

• Provide regular reports to university leadership on disclosure compliance, training delivery, and other operational metrics.

Percentage Of Time50

Job Duty CategoryCOI Advisement and Training

Duty/Responsibility

• Advise employees, as well as academic and administrative units, on policy interpretation and federal regulations, including presenting COI / COC and international engagement educational sessions as needed and leading group sessions.

• Provide campus training and education about conflicts of interest to raise awareness and ensure conflicts of interest are properly disclosed, reviewed, and managed.

• Collaborate with multiple administrative offices, such as commercialization/innovation, risk management, general counsel, international programs, the export controls program, and sponsored programs to create effective partnerships.

Percentage Of Time45

Job Duty CategorySpecial Projects

Duty/Responsibility

• Other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time5

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

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References Requested

References Requested

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Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents