Sr. Research Award Administrator and IRB Coordinator

Clark Atlanta University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Atlanta University seeks a Senior Research Award Administrator and IRB Coordinator to oversee grant submission, post-award management, and IRB review coordination. The role involves collaborating with faculty, students, and administrators to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality research administration.

The position includes training researchers on responsible conduct of research, maintaining IRB materials, and guiding study protocols through modification or exemption processes as

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal grant management policies and regulations.
• Experience with pre- and post-award activities for sponsored programs.
• Familiarity with IRB processes and compliance requirements.
• Ability to communicate with faculty, students, and administrators.
• Ability to review proposals and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-award activities for proposals and awards across units.
• Review transactions and financial documents for compliance with guidelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues related to grants management.
• Provide training and guidance on IRB processes and research compliance.
• Support IRB committee functions and maintain supporting materials.
• Stay updated with regulatory changes affecting research ethics and governance.

Skills

Grant management

IRB coordination

Regulatory compliance

Research administration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business administration or related field

Master’s or doctoral degree preferred

Job description

The Senior Research Award Administrator and IRB Coordinator serves a dual function incorporating

grant submission, post-award management, and IRB review and/or IRB review coordination, as

appropriate. The grant functions will include working with faculty, students, and administrators on

proposal development, submission, project initiation, operation, and eventual close-out, ensuring

compliance with regulatory requirements. The IRB function will include working closely with the

Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs and the Chair of the IRB Committee. The IRB

Coordinator will manage the functions of the IRB Committee, and will provide training to the

research and education communities on campus on the responsible conduct of research, including

research integrity, research ethics, IRB, and other research compliance functions.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

Research Award Administrator

• Perform pre- and post-award activities for proposal applications/awards within the University (i.e., school, department, division, institute, or center) using knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, technical expertise, and analytical skills.
• Review transactions/expenditures and financial documents for adherence to sponsored guidelines and institutional policies and procedures.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to solve problems, answer questions, and give guidance on pre- and post-award activities, and other grants management topics, as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in research administration.
• Ensure compliance with institutional and governmental regulations.
• Contribute to strategic and tactical discussions regarding sponsored programs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist in obtaining all compliance approvals by the appropriate University units and/or committees (e.g., Institutional Review Board, Institutional Animal Care Use Committee, Conflict of Interest).
• Compile, edit, review, and maintain IRB supporting materials like protocols, consent forms.
• Review projects that may require an IRB exemption, modification, or expedited review, provide relevant advice and guidance to research teams on potential human subjects sensitivities, and proactively suggest changes to study protocols or appropriate IRB applications, including suggesting changes for questionnaires, consent forms, and other materials.
• Stay up-to-date with regulatory changes and updates for ethical considerations in research, human subjects regulation, and IRB procedures, and update institutional policies and procedures, as appropriate.
• Update IRB materials, including modifications, status reports, and exemption applications, as needed.
• Take steps to foster a research environment that promotes the responsible conduct of research, research training, and activities related to that research or research training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of federal grant management policies and regulations governing sponsored agreements, specifically the Office of Management and Budget 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements.
• Ability to operate at all times with the strictest level of confidence and propriety with regard to record-keeping, documentation, working with data, and release of information.
• Ability to interact with multiple collaborators.
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and ability to follow established processes.
• Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration,

public health, education, or other research-related field

(master’s or doctoral degree preferred).

Years of Experience

3 years

Background in an academic research environment preferred.

Previous experience with IRB.

Years of Management/Supervisor Experience