Assistant Research Coordinator

The Research Coordinator will perform daily functions in the Research Ethics Office related to the IRB.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preliminary review of research applications
• Review of revised research applications
• Issuing approvals of research applications upon verification of received revisions
• Responding to applicant questions via email and phone
• Taking minutes at committee meetings
• Assisting with research document and webpage revisions and procedural changes
• Assisting with policy and procedure development

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree
• Preferred: Master’s degree with thesis experience
• Experience with or an understanding of research preparation and procedures (preferred but not required)

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to comprehend federal regulations and policies
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information
• Detail oriented
• Well organized and able to multitask

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard
• Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled, shared office setting.