IRB Full Board Coordinator

University of Iowa

Iowa City (IA)

Hybrid

USD 43,000 - 53,000

Full time

5 hours ago

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Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking an IRB Full Board Coordinator to provide administrative support and regulatory guidance for human subjects protection programs. You will coordinate activities among UI IRBs, committees, and investigators in a hybrid Iowa-based role.

Responsibilities include guiding applicants through the IRB process, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and attending meetings to document regulatory determinations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to learn and apply federal regulations, policies, and IRB requirements for human subjects research.
Proven skill in managing multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong collaboration, communication, and customer-focused service orientation.
Ability to listen to feedback and provide clear written communications.
Experience with IRB submissions and regulatory correspondences is desirable.

Responsibilities

Coordinate activities and interactions among UI IRBs, committees, and investigators.
Guide applicants through the IRB application process and ensure regulatory compliance.
Attend IRB meetings to document regulatory determinations when needed.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Active listening

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Electronic research database

Electronic workflow system

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.

Position And Application Details And Instructions

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 (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)

This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and 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.

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