Director, Conflict of Interest and Outside Activities, Office of Research Support and Compliance

Program Leadership and OversightDirect and manage the universitys Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) in Research and Outside Professional Activities (OPA) programs.Develop, interpret, and implement institutional policies, procedures, and guidance related to conflicts of interest, conflicts of commitment, and outside activities.Provide strategic direction to ensure programs are efficient, risk-based, and aligned with federal, state, and institutional policies; sponsor expectations; and best practices.Direct institutional committees responsible for conflict review and oversight.Lead institutional responses to audits, inquiries, or investigations related to conflicts of interest in research and outside professional activities.Monitor program effectiveness using metrics and data analysis; recommend improvements to processes and systems.Collaborate with partner university offices such as Sponsored Programs, Research Security, Research Compliance, Discovery to Impact, Human Resources, Legal Counsel, and Faculty Affairs.Advise senior leadership and institutional committees on conflict of interest trends, risks, and mitigation strategies.Financial Conflicts of Interest in ResearchOversee the review, analysis, and management of disclosed significant financial interests related to sponsored and unsponsored research.Ensure timely identification, evaluation, and resolution of financial conflicts of interest in accordance with federal, state, sponsor, and institutional requirements.Develop and monitor conflict management plans, including coordination with department leadership and research oversight units.Ensure accurate reporting of FCOI information to sponsors and other external entities, as required.Outside Professional Activities and Conflicts of CommitmentOversee the disclosure, review, and approval of faculty and researcher outside professional activities, including consulting, speaking, board service, entrepreneurial activities, and external employment.Assess outside activities for potential conflicts of interest, conflicts of commitment, or reputational risk to the university.Partner with academic leadership to ensure consistent application of policies related to effort, time commitment, and external engagements.Provide guidance to faculty and administrators on appropriate engagement in outside activities while maintaining compliance with institutional expectations.Develop and monitor conflict of commitment management plans, including coordination with departmental leadership and research oversight units.Education, Training, and OutreachDevelop and deliver training and educational resources, including website content, for faculty, researchers, and staff on conflicts of interest, conflicts of commitment, and outside activities, including sponsor disclosure requirements.Serve as a trusted advisor and point of contact for faculty and administrators seeking guidance on complex or sensitive conflict-related matters.Promote a culture of compliance, transparency, and ethical decision-making across the institution.Staff supervisionMentor and supervise staff, fostering engagement and professional development.Facilitate regular team communication and provide constructive feedback.External engagement and professional developmentStay current on evolving regulations, sponsor policies, and best practices affecting conflicts of interest and outside activities in higher education.Actively participate in regional, and national organizations to stay current on regulations and best practices.Attend conferences and educational events to maintain expertise