The primary purpose of this position is to ensure conflicts are mitigated through (2) review of disclosure certifications, (2) implementation of management plans and mitigation strategies, (3) federal reporting and (4) oversight of compliance with management plans.

The Office for Responsible Outside Interests' (OROI) goal is to align outside interest and activities with UArizona's mission to disseminate knowledge through teaching, research and public service in a way that ensures transparency, integrity and public trust. OROI is responsible for ensuring conflicts of interest and commitment are mitigated and promoting objectivity in research.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & responsibilities:

* Use of knowledge of federal regulations, state law, UA and ABOR policies, and practical knowledge to review disclosure certifications for conflicts of interest and commitment.

* Use practical knowledge to draft and implement management plans in order to mitigate all conflict types.

* Use of practical knowledge to oversee compliance with (1) federally required plans to mitigate conflicts with the goal of avoiding federal agencies stepping in to oversee UArizona employees and (2) plans to mitigate conflicts under state law and ABOR and UA policy. Verify compliance with federal regulations and state law.

* Prepare official record of various UArizona conflict committee decisions. These records are then reported to federal agencies as well as AZ State Auditor.

* Additional duties as assigned, such as - UArizona constituent outreach, triaging of phone calls that require a developed and polished response often concerning various stakeholders (for ex: preparing a statement for the President on XYZ issue) with minimum oversight.

* Additional duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

* Knowledge of electronic systems, including knowledge of system design, testing and implementation.

* Strong organizational skills and the ability to independently prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

* Ability to independently apply polices and procedures to varying fact patterns.

* Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a professional manner to various stakeholders, including leadership and individuals outside of the University.

* Ability to work independently and cooperatively.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Prior conflict of interest and/or conflict of commitment experience.
• Experience with maintaining a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Experience with research processes, compliance and/or funding.
• Experience with use of policies, procedures and terminology of assigned function.