University of Kentucky
Director, Conflict of Interest Program
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $82K - $139K
💻 Operations
🗓️ May 29th, 2025
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- Responsible for developing and overseeing the Conflict of Interest and Commitment compliance program.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional COI regulations and policies.
- In-depth knowledge of COI regulations such as PHS, NIH, and NSF required.
- Proficiency with compliance and enterprise systems.
- Experience in higher education or academic medical centers preferred.
- Salary Range: $81,640-138,798/year.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience.
- Certification as a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or equivalent desirable.
Director, Conflict of Interest Program Full Description
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Requisition Number | RE50448
Working Title |
Department Name | 1A000:Internal Audit
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 50
Salary Range | $81,640-138,798/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Sitting for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; handling light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, and some standing or walking.
Shift | Primarily Monday – Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm with additional hours as needed to meet department operational needs.
Job Summary | The Director, Conflict of Interest Program, serves as the institutional leader responsible for the development, oversight, and continuous improvement of the University of Kentucky’s Conflict of Interest and Commitment (COIC) compliance program. This position acts as the university’s designated Conflict of Interest Administrator and leads a team that includes the Office of Accountability. The Director ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional COI regulations and policies across academic, research, and healthcare entities. This role involves high-level collaboration with university leadership and cross-functional partners, strategic policy development, risk mitigation, training, and system oversight.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Public Policy, or related field. Minimum 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in compliance, ethics, research administration, or internal audit At least 2 years of supervisory or strategic leadership experience In-depth knowledge of federal COI regulations (e.g., PHS, NIH, NSF) Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills Experience working with multiple partners and managing complex projects Proficiency with compliance and enterprise systems Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or equivalent Experience in higher education or academic medical centers Familiarity with SAP, research systems, and disclosure platforms Prior experience conducting or supporting audits or investigations Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MPA, MBA)
Deadline to Apply | 06/04/2025
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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
- * Can you describe your experience in managing conflict of interest policies and procedures?
(Open Ended Question) - * Can you provide an overview of your experience in regulatory compliance management?
(Open Ended Question) - * Please select the option that best represents your number of full years paid, full-time, employment experience with policy analysis, program management, compliance, and/or regulations.
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- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
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