Compliance Specialist (Time Limited/Hybrid) - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research

Posted:
2/20/2026, 2:36:36 AM

Location(s):
St. Louis, Missouri, United States ⋅ Missouri, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Compliance Specialist provides high-level logistical and administrative programmatic support for research administration.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Develops and maintains a working knowledge of the programs and directives of the department.
  • Researches complex relationships and transactions; monitors for compliance and identifies and investigates instances of non-compliance.
  • Reviews and evaluates, with minimal supervision, faculty and non-faculty personal financial relationships related to research to determine the applicability of the University’s policies and whether it needs further review by the faculty committees.
  • Provides advice and counsel to faculty, non-faculty, committee members regarding University’s policies and processes and federal, state and sponsoring agency regulations.
  • Submits appropriate reports to federal, state, sponsor or regulatory agencies.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

  • Normal Office Environment

Physical Effort

  • Typically Sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

  • Office Equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.


Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.


Skills:

Not Applicable


Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Adobe Captivate, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Goal Attainment, Goal-Oriented, Goal Setting, Graphic Design, Journalism, Leadership Engagement, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Oral Communications, Organizing, Prioritization, Proactive Problem Solving, Professional Etiquette, Sound Judgment, Teamwork, Training Programs, Website Management, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade

G09

Salary Range

$45,600.00 - $75,300.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

  • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

  • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

  • Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

  • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

  • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

  • We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

  • WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.