Conflict of Interest and Export Control Coordinator

The Office of Research Compliance at Boise State University (ORC) provides assistance to faculty, staff, and students in certain areas of research and some academic activities to comply with federal, state, and local laws/regulations as well as certain sponsor requirements and University policies. We are seeking two Conflict of Interest and Export Control Coordinators to support the Associate Director of Export Controls and Controlled Data on significant university projects. This position is hybrid-eligible with the expectation of being on campus 3 days per week.

Job Summary/Basic Function:
This position is responsible for the implementation of Boise State University’s conflict of interest and commitment policy through developing, implementing, and maintaining a conflict of interest and commitment program designed to monitor, respond to, and mitigate the risk identified through conflict disclosures. The position also supports programs and processes within export control, undue foreign influence, and research security-related programs. This position is hybrid-eligible with the expectation of being on campus 3 days per week.

 
Essential Functions:
Facilitate Boise State University’s Conflicts of Interest Program in accordance with applicable laws and policies. Develops, implements, and monitors procedures and practices designed to promote compliance with this program.
Act as the primary university contact for all questions related to Boise State’s Conflict of Interest and Commitment policy; ensure the policy is reviewed and updated on a set schedule and as necessary to maintain compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.
Collaborate with key staff members across multiple divisions to ensure questions within the University’s conflict of interest and disclosure system are relevant and responsive to state and federal conflict requirements and align with university policy.
Work closely with the Office of Sponsored Programs to identify and disclose conflicts as defined in sponsored project agreements.
Provide customer support, education, training, guidance, and technical assistance to individuals who are required to submit annual or ad hoc conflict disclosures; follow up with staff who have not completed disclosures to support policy compliance.
Review all annual conflict of interest disclosure forms and process identified conflicts in accordance with university policy, including the facilitation and involvement of a conflict committee.
Perform conflict of interest and commitment assessments, establish management plans, coordinate committee work, and document determinations with diligence.
Apply National Security Presidential Memorandum - 33 (NSPM-33) and policies from the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and other government organizations related to financial support from and affiliations with international institutions.
Support investigations that may arise from or involve conflicts of interest and associated disclosures.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Excellent analytical, judgment, and organization skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to independently work and self-regulate multiple priorities/tasks.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a strong sense of curiosity.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Ability to harmonize complex information and perform work with an attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
Ability to proactively identify and work towards resolution of areas of concern.
Ability to effectively manage a work group and committees.
Sensitively manage confidential and private information.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate or 2 years of associated experience with access to highly sensitive information
Experience in developing, implementing, or managing programs
Experience performing assessments, establishing management plans, coordinating committee work, and documenting determinations.
Previous higher education and research environment experience

Salary and Benefits:
$69,326.40 - $75,000 depending on experience.
Required Application Materials:
To apply, please submit the following materials by March 20, 2024
1) Cover Letter detailing interest and qualifications for the position
2) Resume
3) Three Professional References