Conflict of Interest (COI) Coordinator

University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Regulatory Compliance

Job Title: Conflict of Interest (COI) Coordinator

Position #767575 – Requisition #22859

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date and boosters are required of all employees starting 1/24/2022.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at: https://www.cu.edu/vaccine-requirement  

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.  

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:  

• Anschutz Campus – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons. 
• Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons. 
• Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons. 

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

Who We Are:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here .

The Regulatory Compliance office has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Conflict of Interest (COI) Coordinator position.

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Professionals at the intermediate level are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. At the intermediate level, duties may be more limited in scope and are performed with guidance and direction from other professionals.

Job Summary:

This position serves as the Conflict of Interest (COI) Coordinator within the Conflict of Interest Office.  The COI Coordinator is responsible for assisting the COI Director in the development and implementation of a program to manage all aspects of the conflicts of interest disclosure and reporting requirements for the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus).  The COI Coordinator works with the COI Director and other COI coordinators to ensure that the policies and procedures of the COI Office are followed, as well as appropriate communication and coordination with other CU Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus offices, including but not limited to the Office of Grants and Contracts, Clinical Research Administration Office (CRAO), Colorado Multiple Institutional Review Board (COMIRB), and the CU Innovations Office. The COI Coordinator is also responsible for maintaining records that document the decisions and operations of the COI Program in compliance with federal and state regulations and requirements.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Facilitate the CU Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus Conflicts of Interest Program, in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and disclosures.  Develops, implements, and monitors procedures and practices designed to promote compliance.
• Prepares information for presentation to the COI Committee and to the COI Official regarding individual disclosures (including gathering information from research related databases and from other departments) and ensures subsequent notifications and tasks regarding the disclosures are completed as directed.
• Assists the COI Director to prepare summary and ad hoc reports for CU Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus Executive Management; assist with required reporting responsibilities as well as provide regular updates to the COI Committee, COI Official, Associate Vice Chancellor for Regulatory Compliance, Vice Chancellor for Research, and other offices as required.
• Serves as an internal resource across CU Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus for questions concerning the interpretation of COI policies and procedures and application to individual circumstances.
• Provide customer support and technical assistance to individuals who are required to submit a COI disclosure.
• Implements procedures and practices designed to promote compliance with COI policies and COI management plans.
• Maintains accurate, timely and complete paper and computer records that are in compliance with federal regulations and requirements.
• Work with Electronic Research Administration (eRA) team on technical aspects of the eRA COI module, including any system upgrades.
• Actively participate in annual COI disclosure preparation.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Salary and Benefits:

• The salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established at $47,697 - $53,560
• The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
• The above salary range (or hiring range ) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
• This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Here is a link to an overview of the benefits package
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Diversity and Equity:

• The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] ​
• The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
• The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, healthcare, biological sciences, social sciences, or a directly related field from an accredited institution and
• At least one (1) year of professional level experience with highly confidential and sensitive personnel issues and information.
• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of regulatory compliance or administration experience.
• Experience working with in an academic medical setting and handling conflict of interests

Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently.
• Working knowledge of PHS, NSF and FDA regulations and published standards for conflicts of interest
• Knowledge of higher education and research environment
• High energy and motivation as well as resilience
• Independently motivated with proven ability to follow through on initiatives with limited supervision
• Strong sense of accountability, while being an excellent team player
• Ability to plan, organize and meet deadlines, work under pressure, and organize multiple projects or tasks
• Comprehensive personal computing skills and ability to work with complex relational databases
• Ability to effectively manage a work group and committees
• Ability to independently work and self-regulate multiple priorities/tasks

Conditions of Employment:

• The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at: https://www.cu.edu/vaccine-requirement