Research Compliance Coordinator

Job Title:

Research Compliance Coordinator

Campus:
Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ

Department:
Grants & Sponsored Projects-Metro

Hiring Manager:
Carolynn Julien

Hiring Manager

Title:

Associate Provost for Research and Sponsored Projects

Position Type:
Professional Administrative

Grade: 23

FLSA:
Exempt

Salary: $48,396.

--$53,354.

This position provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes: employee tuition grant, health/dental/RX/vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plan contributions, employer-paid life insurance and long term disability benefits, as well as various voluntary benefits including but not limited to supplemental life insurance, commuter benefits, long term care, and FSA / HSA.

Status:
Full-Time

Months Worked: 12 Month

The Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects ( GSP ) reports to the University Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and serves as Fairleigh Dickinson University’s central resource for sponsored research and externally funded activities. GSP partners with faculty, staff, and University leadership across the full lifecycle of sponsored projects, from identifying funding opportunities and developing and submitting competitive proposals through award administration, project management, and closeout.

The Office also supports the University’s research compliance infrastructure and promotes responsible research practices by interpreting and implementing sponsor requirements, University policies and procedures, and applicable federal and state regulations. Through guidance, education, training, and direct support, GSP helps strengthen institutional research capacity, facilitate successful sponsored activities, and minimize institutional risk. Rooted in a culture of connection and collaboration, the Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects is the focal point for research and grant-related activities at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

We are focused on how we support one another and how we show up for our FDU community. Together, we strive to advance our mission to transform sponsored research and serve as agents of positive change. The Research Compliance Coordinator reports to the Associate Provost for Research and Sponsored Projects and supports the administration of Fairleigh Dickinson University’s research compliance programs.

The Coordinator serves as the primary administrative contact for the University’s Institutional Review Board ( IRB ), manages the day-to-day workflow of human subjects research submissions, conducts preliminary reviews to assess completeness and identify the appropriate review pathway, and coordinates review by the IRB Chair or designated IRB members. The Coordinator also provides administrative and operational support for the University’s broader research compliance activities, including biosafety, animal care and use, conflict of interest, responsible conduct of research, research security, export control, and related research compliance training and requirements.

The position maintains accurate records, communicates requirements and review outcomes, and supports the development and implementation of efficient, transparent research compliance processes. As a member of the Research and Sponsored Projects team, the Coordinator participates in the Office’s cross-training model and may provide support across research administration functions based on workload and institutional needs. This may include assisting with proposal preparation and submission, sponsored project administration, internal funding programs, research-related initiatives, and other pre-award or post-award activities.

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