"Compliance Specialists"

Compliance Specialists

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.

We are expanding our financial post-award team significantly to support the University's growing research portfolio, and it is an exciting time to join us. The Compliance Specialists 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. 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).

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

Preferences

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43681B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday, 8:00 - 5:00 and flexible around core hours. Hybrid acceptable.

Department: 00359 - Grants & Contracts Accounting

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $52,000 to $80,000

Close Date: 1/15/2026

Open Until Filled: