IRB Full Board Coordinator

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa seeks an IRB Full Board Coordinator to provide administrative assistance and regulatory support for human subjects protection programs. This role will coordinate activities among UI IRBs, other university committees, and investigators, and may attend IRB meetings to document regulatory determinations.

Hybrid work within Iowa is available. Pay range for this position is anticipated to be $43,240–$53,000, with salary offers based on education, experience, and budget

Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to learn and apply federal regulations and IRB requirements.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Strong collaboration and customer service mindset.
• Experience with written communication and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interactions among IRBs, committees, and investigators.
• Attend IRB meetings to document regulatory determinations.
• Support investigator compliance with the IRB application process.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Time management

Communication skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Electronic research database

Job description

The Human Subjects Office (HSO) at the University of Iowa is seeking an IRB Full Board Coordinator to provide administrative assistance and regulatory support for the human subjects protection programs and services administered by HSO. To coordinate the activities and interactions among the UI Institutional Review Boards (IRB), other University committees, and UI investigators. The position will coordinate procedures and programs to enhance investigator compliance with the IRB application process and may attend IRB meetings to document the discussion of regulatory determinations.
Position Status: Professional and Scientific, Regular Full-Time
Work Modality: Hybrid within Iowa
To learn more about the department visit https://hso.research.uiowa.edu/

About Pay and Compensation:
Pay Grade: 3A
The hiring range for this position is anticipated to be $43,240-$53,000. Salary offers are based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, skills, and budget considerations. In limited circumstances, compensation outside of the anticipated range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications.

Qualifications

Education or Equivalency Required

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply federal regulations, institutional policies, and IRB requirements related to human subjects research.
• Demonstrates working level of proficiency identifying problems and obtaining resolution alternatives.
• Demonstrates experience managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, is highly organized, works independently, and consistently maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates high proficiency in facilitating collaborative communication, fostering effective professional relationships, working well with others and a focus on service excellence and adding value to customer interactions.
• Demonstrates working level of proficiency listening to feedback and adding value to customer interactions.
• Demonstrates the ability to prepare clear and professional written communications.

Desirable Qualifications

• Working knowledge of higher education / academic / university, policies, and federal regulations, regarding the protection of human subjects in research.
• Prior experience with IRB submissions and informed consent documentation.
• Familiarity with preparing correspondence related to regulatory submissions or communications with federal agencies.
• Demonstrates technical experience with an electronic research application database or other data management system or electronic workflow system.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact: VPR Talent ( [e-mail] )

This position is eligible for hybrid work withinIowaand will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location .

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

About the University of Iowa

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.
Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Application Analyst
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus, Hybrid within Iowa

Contact Information

• Contact Name: VPR Talent

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .