Research Development and Compliance Associate

Under the general supervision of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research and the day-to-day oversight of the Research Development Program Leader, the Research Development and Compliance Associate will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators to promote and advance research, scholarship, and creative activities in all disciplines. The incumbent will support faculty and other key campus stakeholders in identifying and disseminating funding opportunities, developing grant proposals, co-facilitating research development events, and coordinating research compliance tasks in support of faculty scholarship.

The deadline-based nature of the position requires the incumbent occasionally work outside of regular office hours. Requires daily computer use.

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates
  acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

• Master's degree and prior CSU experience preferred.
• Competency with the software platforms Cayuse, InfoReady, and Visual Compliance preferred.

To view the full position description, click “Position Description” above.

• →Support IRB and IACUC operations in collaboration with the Research Compliance Officer
• →Review required research training (e.g. Conflict of Interest, Research Security) and notify investigators of needed trainings;
• →
  Establish and cultivate relationships with faculty, staff, and other key campus stakeholders to stay informed
  of current research and programmatic activities at CSUDH
• →
  Administer internal grant competitions, including InfoReady design, launch, approval routing, and
  administrative review
• →Review, edit, and format proposals for external funding

• Resume
• Cover letter

• Excellent interpersonal communication, writing, spelling, grammatical, and editing skills; sound judgment; and
  attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills and a service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to understand and explain funding agency requirements and federal regulations.
• Working knowledge and understanding in the appropriate use of grants and contracts administration standards, principles, and concepts.
• Working knowledge of funding agency regulations and compliance requirements.

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance and State Law.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• California State University Dominguez Hills is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here.

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.

Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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