HRPP Assistant Director

Posting Number

S14677P

HRPP Assistant Director

VPR-Human Rsch Protection Prgm

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Commensurate with Experience

02/06/2026

Yes

04/01/2026

Athens Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

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Institutional Review Board Spv

Exempt

1.00

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 8 years of professional experience

• Master’s degree or JD and five years related experience in IRB or equivalent human subjects review board working with behavioral, biomedical, and clinical research in an institution of higher education.
• Current IRB Professional Certification (Certified IRB Professional) is strongly preferred.

The Assistant Director assumes a critical role in the research enterprise. The primary responsibility is to ensure that all human subject research conducted under the auspices of the HRPP is carried out in such a manner that the rights and welfare of participants in research studies are protected and that the institution complies with state, local, and federal regulations, while ensuring efficient and high-quality performance.

Specific responsibilities will include reporting to and working with the Director in overseeing the daily operations of the HRPP and serving as a liaison between IRBs and the research teams.

• Expert knowledge of regulations concerning human research protections (Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations Part 46 and 21 CFR 50 and 56).
• Proven leadership skills, including implementing broad policy recommendations.
• Direct experience with the principles and procedures for staff recruitment, selection, training, and performance management within a complex…