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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.