University of Connecticut Looking for IRB Program Manager (Administrative Program Manager 3) Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the
Associate Vice President for Research Integrity and Regulatory Affairs, the Program Manager of the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)
will provide leadership and oversight of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at the Storrs and regional campuses to ensure compliance with
federal regulatory and University policies involving research with human subjects. 

DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides day-to-day operational oversight of the Institutional Review Board for the Storrs campus as
   well as the Hartford, Waterbury, Avery Point, and Stamford campuses. Establishes, updates/maintains internal operating procedures; assures
   proper maintenance of research compliance systems and records; and provides analyses and advocates for appropriate resources and
   budgets.
2. Aligns departmental processes and organizational structure with academic, clinical, research, and institutional priorities
   including implementing efficient and cost-effective strategies and processes.
3. Monitors and evaluates staffing, including hiring,
   scheduling, training and development, and work distribution processes/workload. 
4. Develops and administers policies and
   procedures consistent with pertinent laws and regulations and monitors compliance.
5. Prepares reports and provides data for
   decision-making purposes.
6. Serves as a member of the IRB and other compliance boards/committees, and provides oversight/assurance of
   related activities, including member appointments, scheduling of meetings, selection of protocols for full board reviews, preparation of
   meeting materials (agendas, summaries, minutes), and distribution of decisions.
7. Assures stakeholder compliance with all training
   requirements. 
8. Serves as a content area expert and resource to students, staff, faculty, and community members on matters
   related to human subjects’ research and program policies, procedures, and activities.

MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field with 8 years of related experience or a Master’s
  degree in an appropriate field with 6 years of related experience.
• At least one year of experience serving at a supervisory level
  in a research-intensive organizational setting.
• Extensive knowledge of protocols and federal regulations regarding research
  conducted with human subjects. 
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate compliance
  issues and enforce compliance standards and requirements across constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to assess risk and exercise
  sound judgment in the interpretation and application of policies.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively within tight timelines and deadline pressure.
• Considerable critical thinking,
  problem-solving crisis management, and decision-making abilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced compliance certification.
• Experience working in an institution of higher education. 

APPOINTMENT TERMS 

This is a full-time, permanent position. The University offers a competitive salary, and
outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional
information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-beyond-pay/. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the
collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association
(UCPEA).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the
successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. 

TO APPLY

Please apply online
at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #496944 to
upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional
references.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on January 27, 2023. 

All
employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of
Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of
students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently
make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and
outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff
are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal
Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally
underrepresented populations.