1. Responsible for activities associated with processing and analyzing highly confidential external interest disclosures from faculty and other individuals responsible for the design, conduct or reporting of research.2. Assess disclosure form content and follow up to reconcile incomplete or inconsistent information. Confer with deans/department chairs, faculty, researchers and/or administrative staff to clarify disclosed information. 3. Using independent judgment within established guidelines, evaluate disclosures for level of review required and expedite disclosures falling within specified approval level.4. Responsible for various auditing and tracking activities related to processing, reviewing and managing annual disclosures and transactional reviews.5. Advise the COI Committee and other members of the Yale community (deans, department chairs, faculty, administrators and staff) in interpreting and applying federal regulations and University policies and procedures related to conflict of interest. 6. Ensure smooth functioning of, and attend, COI Committee meetings. Compose precise case summaries and meeting agendas, synthesize complex discussions, to produce meeting minutes and/or document management plans. 7. Research information (e.g. precedent, University policies and procedures, federal regulations) required to substantiate, and compose-correspondence to faculty, research personnel, deans/department chairs regarding the disposition of disclosures, University Policy, management plans, COI Committee concerns, or requests for supplemental information.8. Serve as the liaison to other Research Administration offices reliant on conflict of interest processes and procedures (e.g., Office of Sponsored Projects, Human Research Protection Program).9. Identify, recommend, and implement new procedures, business processes, and system improvements to increase efficiencies within the Conflict of Interest Office.10. Participate in other duties that support the Conflict of Interest Office and its activities.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Meticulous attention to detail and proficiency in synthesizing diverse data points to inform analyses; adaptable to evolving situations and adept at integrating new information into evaluations.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Experience with compliance and/or regulatory activities; ability to understand, apply, and communicate complicated policies and regulations while maintaining high level of discretion and confidentiality.

Required Skill/ability 3:  Capable of working independently and exercising sound judgment; excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, independently solve problems, and perform effectively under time pressures.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; adept at simplifying complex information for diverse audiences, and experienced in engaging effectively with various stakeholders.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Demonstrated team player with a collaborative working style.

Preferred Education:  Experience in a university setting and working knowledge of federal agencies' Conflict of Interest policies and regulations (or other areas of regulatory compliance) would be an advantage.

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Posting Position Title:  Coordinator, Conflict of Interest

University Job Title:  Compliance Coordinator

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Experience in a university setting and working knowledge of federal agencies' Conflict of Interest policies and regulations (or other areas of regulatory compliance) would be an advantage.

Bachelor's Degree and three years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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