Research Compliance Administrator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Research Compliance Administrator to lead Auburn University at Montgomery’s research compliance programs. This role involves ensuring that all research activities comply with federal and state regulations while managing compliance areas like IRB and biosafety.

Responsibilities include protocol review systems and advising on compliance issues. Applicants should possess a relevant degree (BS, MS, or PhD) and have experience in regulatory roles. Join a community in Alabama’s capital city, known for its strong technological base and vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS, PhD) and professional experience in a regulatory role preferred.
• Undergraduate degree in science with challenging professional certifications is competitive.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all research compliance programs.
• Coordinating compliance committee meetings and documentation.
• Providing regulatory guidance to researchers.

Skills

Occupational Health and Safety

Environmental Health and Safety

Safety, Security and Emergency Management

Public Health

Industrial Hygiene

Chemistry

Microbiology

Molecular Biology

Biochemistry

Healthcare Administration

Research Administration

Public Policy

Education

BS, MS or PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The Research Compliance Administrator leads and coordinates Auburn University at Montgomery’s (AUM’s) research compliance programs to ensure all research activities adhere to federal, state, and institutional regulations. This role manages major compliance areas—including IRB, IACUC, biosafety/biosecurity, responsible conduct of research, export controls, material/data transfer agreements, and time & effort reporting. The Administrator oversees protocol review systems, facilitates compliance committee operations, and helps to develop policies and procedures governing ethical and responsible research. The position conducts regulatory reviews, audits, inspections, and post‑approval monitoring to maintain institutional readiness for federal oversight and accreditation. Serving as a central campus resource, the role advises faculty, staff, and administrators on compliance requirements and emerging regulatory issues while supporting training, audits, and site visits across the university.

This is a grant funded (fully soft money) position.

For full consideration please include:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Professional Reference Sheet

Optional

• Letters of Recommendation
• Undergraduate and Graduate Transcript(s)

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and operational oversight of all research compliance programs (IBC, IRB, IACUC).
• Develop and maintain systems for protocol submission, review, tracking, and reporting.
• Coordinate compliance committee meetings, training, and documentation.
• Develop, update and disseminate compliance‑related policies and SOPs.
• Ensure alignment with federal regulations.
• Oversee audits, inspections and compliance assessments.
• Provide regulatory guidance to researchers and administrators.
• Support training programs, audits, reporting requests and documentation for site visits.

Qualifications

BS, MS or PhD in a relevant discipline.

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Safety, Security and Emergency Management
• Public Health
• Industrial Hygiene
• Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology or Biochemistry
• Healthcare Administration
• Research Administration
• Public Policy

Applicants with an advanced degree (MS, PhD, other) and professional experience in a regulatory role would also represent strong candidates. Alternatively, a bachelor’s in science and one of the more challenging professional certifications is also highly competitive. Examples of such certificates include Certified Health Physicist (CHP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA), Certified IRB Professional (CIP) or Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP).

Why Work at AUM?

Auburn University at Montgomery is a comprehensive, public institution located in Alabama’s capital city. The Montgomery metropolitan area is a home to nearly 400,000 people, and a hub to technology‑intensive entities such as Maxwell AFB and Hyundai Motor Manufacturing.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUALOPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human Resources / Affirmitive Action / Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.