Job Description Summary

Organizational Summary:
The University of Maryland’s (UMD) reputation as a premier research institution depends on its reputation for research integrity. It is in this spirit that we expect all research undertaken at the institution to meet the highest standards for integrity in all areas of research endeavors (e.g., authorship and publication; data management and reporting; export compliance; conflict of interest and conflict of commitment disclosures and transparency; mentorship; use of human subjects or animals; laboratory, biological and radiation safety) as established by the international research community. To that end, we are dedicated to providing our faculty, students, trainees, and staff with the support, education, and resources necessary to ensure a culture of integrity in every aspect of their work.

Position Summary:
The Senior Conflict of Interest (COI) Disclosure Specialist supports the functions and activities of the Disclosure Office within the Office of the Vice President for Research and reports to the Assistant Director. This role is responsible for identifying, reviewing, and managing individual, organizational, financial, and institutional conflicts of interest (COIs) and serves as the lead for post-approval monitoring of managed conflicts in accordance with University of Maryland policies and applicable federal regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
● Disclosure Review and Management
● Post-Approval Monitoring (PAM) and Compliance
● Stakeholder Engagement and Training
● Mentorship and Backup Leadership
● Administrative Reporting and Tracking
● Other duties as assigned

This position plays a critical role in maintaining integrity and compliance in research activities, supporting the University’s commitment to transparency and ethical conduct.

Preferences:
Education: Advanced Degree

Experience: 7-10 years of progressively responsible related professional experience (e.g., in research compliance and/or administration, in an academic research environment, or in a regulatory role)
Experience in a University setting.
Experience in university research administration.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
● Excellent leadership, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills
● Self-motivated, strategic thinker with the ability to collaborate effectively and work
diplomatically across all levels of the organization.
● Ability to manage multiple, ongoing, and complex situations and projects while
maintaining high-quality customer service.
● Ability to maintain confidentiality.
● Proven ability to interpret and apply regulations and policies to various scenarios,
with strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills as related to federal
agencies’ conflict of interest (COI) policies and regulations or similar subject matter
expertise requiring the interpretation and communication of complex regulations to
diverse stakeholders.
● Active TS/SCI Security Clearance.
● Demonstrated proficiency in process improvement.
● Demonstrated experience in applying and ensuring regulatory compliance.
● Experience in the development and implementation of training programs.

Physical Demands:
Sedentary work performed in a normal office environment; exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Ability to attend meetings both on and off campus. Spending long hours in front of a computer screen.

Licenses/ Certification:
N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Additional Job Details

Preferences:N/A

Required Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter

Best Consideration Date: 06/30/2025

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

VPR-Research Compliance

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$109,544.00 - $131,452.00

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