Compliance Specialist

Details

Open Date 10/12/2026

Requisition Number PRN46454B

Job Title Compliance Specialists

Working Title Compliance Specialist

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P2 - Developing, P3 - Career

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40.0

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday through Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 and flexible around core hours. 3 days in office hybrid schedule acceptable.

VP Area President

Department 00722 - Rsrch Cost & Compliance Prgms

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $51,242 to $84,883

Close Date 01/12/2027

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 12/31/2026

Job Summary

The University of Utah is recognized as one of the nation’s premier R1 research institutions, generating over $700 million annually in research activity that drives innovation, discovery, and economic growth. Within this vibrant environment, the Office of Research Management & Compliance ( RMC ) plays a vital role in ensuring that research is supported with strong financial stewardship, integrity, and accountability.

This position supports the University’s growing research portfolio. The Compliance Specialist will directly contribute to this mission ensuring the university’s compliance with applicable laws.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Review university’s business practices to ensure pertinent regulations are followed, identify areas of non-compliance, and create a plan to implement changes as needed. Maintain a deep knowledge of regulations and stay abreast of all regulatory changes relevant to the university.

This position contributes to the development and maintenance of university policies and procedures related to effort reporting and subrecipient monitoring.

Perform annual subrecipient monitoring reviews for all subawards as required by Federal Regulations.

Assist with the development and delivery of comprehensive training programs for effort reporting and subrecipient monitoring to principal investigators, department administrators, and central office staff.

Review financial and audit reports for material weakness. Determine if weaknesses in material noncompliance have been corrected on a timely basis.

Audits accounting systems and analyzes expenses related to sponsored awards, reconciles data, and resolves technical problems or recommends solutions when appropriate.

Partners with faculty, administrators, and central offices to address complex compliance issues, ensuring both compliance and support for the University’s research mission.

Identify opportunities for process improvement and technology enhancements; participates in initiatives to streamline workflows and improve efficiency in compliance operations.

Promotes RMC’s mission and vision by fostering cooperative relationships and strengthening the University’s reputation for excellence in research administration and financial stewardship.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Compliance Specialist, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Compliance Specialist, III : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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