Institutional Review Board Coordinator - Office of Research

Institutional Review Board Coordinator - Office of Research

Job Title: Institutional Review Board Coordinator - Office of Research

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 292206

Supports the operations of the Human Research Protections Program at a growing research university by assisting in the oversight of research involving human participants. Provides administrative and operational support to department leadership through managing large volume protocol submissions, responding to departmental communications, and facilitating researcher training and outreach. Provides guidance to users through the IRB review process and protocol submission system.

This role is designed to build knowledge and familiarity with regulations and systems governing human subjects research while contributing to the efficient functioning of the office.

• Develops knowledge of human subjects research regulations through professional development and mentoring
• Reviews exempt studies as assigned by IRB office leadership
• Assists with the administration of expedited study reviews under the direction of department leadership
• Supports full board study reviews as directed leadership
• Contributes to the IRB reliance process as assigned
• Routes IRB inquiries to appropriate personnel, with limited responsibility for addressing researcher or customer questions
• Provides administrative support, including document management and other office functions as needed
• Assists with communications with researchers (e.g., courtesy notifications) and supports outreach activities as assigned
• Participates in quality assessment and improvement initiatives under the guidance of leadership
• Participates with post‑approval monitoring program activities as directed
• Participates in investigations of potential noncompliance with human subjects research regulations as assigned
• Coordinates logistics and follow‑up for IRB committee meetings as assigned
• Supports the delivery of researcher training programs in alignment with leadership directives

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Experience: One (1) year of related experience

• Educational
  
  Qualification:
  
  Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Able to interpret regulations, policies, and procedures related to human subjects research and other aspects of research compliance
• Able to apply regulatory review criteria to incoming protocol applications
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, meeting assigned deadlines

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of federal, state, local, and University regulations regarding human subjects research
• Understanding of research ethics and compliance, as well as related terminology
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (e.g., Microsoft Office suite)

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem‑solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow‑up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require security clearance.

• Standard Enhanced + Education

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions…