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The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

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Commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

The Assistant Director of Training & Development, under general direction, plans, organizes, and directs training, professional development, and environmental scanning operations of the system Research Compliance Office (RCO). Performs highly complex managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning in the system.

Responsibilities:

- Orchestrates the creation and delivery of in-person and virtual training and professional development activities for research compliance staff and faculty leaders throughout the Texas A&M University System. Provides training on the following topics: IACUC, IBC, IRB, financial conflict of interest (COI), and research misconduct.

- Directly supervises a team dedicated to the development of training materials and execution of professional development activities.

- Develops and maintains asynchronous training on system-wide training platform(s) that may be accessed by a wide audience across the system including research faculty and compliance staff and leaders.

- Coordinates the execution of in-person and virtual professional development events and conferences with minimal supervision.

- Independently develops and reviews budget estimate recommendations for training activities and programs, including virtual and in-person events.

- Establishes and maintains regular communications with system members to facilitate their ability to maintain adherence to relevant state and federal regulatory requirements.

- Maintains and updates digital platforms for the system Research Compliance Office, such as the office website, listserv, and newsletter, and quickly adopts new technical tools and applications to optimize outreach.

- Develops and implements techniques for maintaining metrics for the Research Compliance Office and creates and maintains Power Bl dashboards to track Research Compliance Office metrics with minimal supervision.

- Develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.

- Oversees the preparation of environmental scanning reports.

- Provides consultative and operational support to system members for research compliance and the development of institutional training programs.

- Provides change management support for federal and state regulatory changes along with system policy and process changes.

- Conducts and attends meetings, prepares meeting agendas, and maintains and shares meeting minutes with meeting attendees.

- Collaborates with the Associate Director, System Research Compliance Training & Development to develop departmental goals, objectives and measurements in support of research compliance across the system.

- Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

-Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

-Six years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

- Ability to read, understand, and interpret regulations pertaining to research compliance.

- Demonstrated ability to develop, provide, and manage training programs.

- Strong public speaking, organizational, leadership, and supervisory skills.

- Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.

- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

- Occasionally work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

- Periodic travel for conferences, meetings, and events.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Training or teaching experience.
-Proficient in using Power Bl to build dashboards and reports for data visualization.
-Event planning experience.
-Two+ years of related supervisory experience.

Other Requirements:

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.