Job Summary:

This position serves as the Conflict of Interest (COI) Coordinator within the Conflict of Interest Office. The COI Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Director Regulatory Compliance in the development and implementation of a program to manage all aspects of the conflicts of interest disclosure and reporting requirements for the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus). The COI Coordinator works with the Director Regulatory Compliance and other COI coordinators to ensure that the policies and procedures of the COI Office are followed, as well as appropriate communication and coordination with other CU Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus offices, including but not limited to the Office of Grants and Contracts, Clinical Research Administration Office (CRAO), Colorado Multiple Institutional Review Board (COMIRB), and the CU Innovations Office. The COI Coordinator is also responsible for maintaining records that document the decisions and operations of the COI Program in compliance with federal and state regulations and requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate the CU Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus Conflicts of Interest Program, in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and disclosures. 40%

• Develops, implements, and monitors procedures and practices designed to promote compliance.
• Implements procedures and practices designed to promote compliance with COI policies and COI management plans.
• Serves as an internal resource across CU Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus for questions concerning the interpretation of COI policies and procedures and application to individual circumstances.
• Work with Electronic Research Administration (eRA) team on technical aspects of the eRA COI module, including any system upgrades.

Committee Support 10%

• Assists the COI Director to prepare summary and ad hoc reports for CU Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus Executive Management; assist with required reporting responsibilities as well as provide regular updates to the COI Committee, COI Official, Associate Vice Chancellor for Regulatory Compliance, Vice Chancellor for Research, and other offices as required.
• Prepares information for presentation to the COI Committee and to the COI Official regarding individual disclosures (including gathering information from research related databases and from other departments) and ensures subsequent notifications and tasks regarding the disclosures are completed as directed.
• Provide customer support and technical assistance to individuals who are required to submit a COI disclosure.
• Maintains accurate, timely and complete paper and computer records that are in compliance with federal regulations and requirements.

Campus Wide COI Disclosure Recertification Process 50%

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 1 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit:

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, healthcare, biological sciences, social sciences, or a directly related field from an accredited institution and 1 year of professional level experience with highly confidential and sensitive personnel issues and information.
  • A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of regulatory compliance or administration experience.
• Experience working with in an academic medical setting and handling conflict of interests

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Attention to detail
• Working knowledge of PHS, NSF and FDA regulations and published standards for conflicts of interest
• Knowledge of higher education and research environment
• High energy and motivation as well as resilience
• Independently motivated with proven ability to follow through on initiatives with limited supervision
• Strong sense of accountability, while being an excellent team player
• Ability to plan, organize and meet deadlines, work under pressure, and organize multiple projects or tasks
• Comprehensive personal computing skills and ability to work with complex relational databases
• Ability to effectively manage a work group and committees
• Ability to independently work and self-regulate multiple priorities/tasks
• Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Shala Massey; shala.massey@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by May 3, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $55,496 -$70,590.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.