Research Compliance Specialist SF State

At a glance

Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of research at San Francisco State University as a As a Research Compliance Specialist.This hybrid position offers the flexibility of 3 days on campus in San Fransisco, CA and 2 days remote, allowing you to strike a balance between personal and professional pursuits. As a valued member of their team, you will play a pivotal role in creating a dynamic, engaging, and vibrant environment for SF State faculty and students. You will perform diverse administrative, technical, and analytical duties, contributing to the evolution of procedures, policy research, analysis, and systems development. Embrace the opportunity to engage in professional development, enjoy SF State's exceptional benefits package, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive community.

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Description: What you'll be doing

Another Source’s client, San Francisco State University, is recruiting a Research Compliance Specialist to join their Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.  This position has a one-year probationary period. (Internally this role is titled Compliance Specialist) 

About the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP): 

The Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP) helps to create a dynamic, engaging and vibrant environment for SF State faculty and students. By providing support and infrastructure, ORSP gives faculty and students the opportunity to engage in life changing programs that have an impact both individually and to the broader community. 

ORSP administers grants and contracts on behalf of the University for Principal Investigators (PIs) acting independently, collaboratively (working with colleagues at SF State or at other universities), or as part of a Center or Institute initiative (Research & Service Organization, RSO). 

Learn more about ORSP: https://research.sfsu.edu/ 

Benefits at SF State:  

Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Life's Transitions.  SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students and the customers we serve.  We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 401k, Healthcare Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program, all geared towards the University's commitment to attract, motivate and retain our employee. 

Learn more:  

https://hr.sfsu.edu/benefits-leaves-retirement-services 

About the Role: 

The Compliance Specialist will perform a variety of administrative, technical, and analytical duties in ORSP based on the needs of the office. Work activities include the review and development of new procedures, policy research, analysis, and systems development. 

Anticipated Hiring Range: 

$72,000 - $75,000 annually dependent on experience 

How your time will likely be spent: 

Compliance Duties 

• Oversee sub-recipient agreements and monitoring (communicate and gather documents to review from universities/organizations/institutions for which ORSP conducts business). 
• Oversee cost-sharing projects (setting up projects, reconciling payroll and operating expenses, ensuring that cost sharing is recorded in a timely manner and that cost share commitment is met). 
• Conduct mini audits on ORSP projects and assist with single/CSU/agency audits. 
• Coordinate time and effort reports for grant funded employees (prepare documents to document percent effort grant funded employees work on projects). 
• Work with Compliance Officer on the review and development of new and existing procedures. 
• Develop and implement systems to streamline processes, including use of online software/programs (i.e. Grants Management System, DocuSign, etc.). 
• Along with Compliance Officer, provide training to GAs and PIs on research compliance topics and ORSP policies and procedures. 

Pre-/ Post-Award Duties 

• Assisting with pre-award tasks during crunch times and when GAs are out of the office. 
• Reviewing budgets and preparing projections. 
• Managing project closeout process, including managing worklist, closing out open POs, returning surpluses, handling deficits, and initiating inactivation requests. 

Administrative Duties 

• Maintain internal and external databases, conducting checks in multiple systems both internal and external and to ensure compliance, tracking logs. 
• Financial reconciliations including and researching and resolving issues. 

• Oversee document retention process, including ongoing maintenance. 

What we would like to see from you: 

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs. 
• Ability to perform the full range of work related to program and policy research, analysis, development, evaluation, and/or operational and fiscal analysis related to sponsored programs administration and/or compliance. 
• Ability to apply theoretical knowledge base to develop recommendations and conclusions 
• Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures. 
• Ability to learn, interpret, and apply a wide variety of policies and procedures relating to sponsored programs administration/compliance and/or other comparable administrative specialty. 
• Knowledge of basic methods and procedures for research and statistical analysis and the ability to apply them. 
• Ability to analyze data and make accurate projections using basic mathematical formulas and spreadsheets. 
• Ability to organize and plan work and projects including handling multiple priorities. 
• Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment. 
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the work group and serve as a liaison for the organizational unit. 

San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.  Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager. 

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis, to maximize the recruiting process.  We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us. 

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Salary : $72,000 - $75,000