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Job Description
Position Type
Research
Position Eclass
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal ? helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) located in the Office of Research and Engagement at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is responsible for the oversight of research integrity and compliance matters in the areas of: ethical conduct of human and animal research, responsible conduct of research, biosafety, federal and state regulations, export control and international travel or collaboration policies, external professional activities, conflicts of interest and commitment, and security.
Position Summary
The Associate Director provides leadership and oversight for compliance operations within the office. The Associate Director will be a subject matter expert for research integrity matters, with primary responsibilities for human subjects institutional review board (IRB) and Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). They will implement procedure that supports a culture of research compliance and ethics while continuing to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations and policy. The Associate Director will regularly engage with faculty and staff on the university campus regarding research compliance activities and work with them to identify areas where education or support is needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- This position requires a Master's degree and a minimum of 3 years experience working with federal regulations and compliance or a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience working with federal regulations and compliance.
- Applicants must have experience working in a higher education environment.
- Applicants must be able to independently review applications that have human research components and make decisions related to approval or review by the full board.
- Applicants must understand Responsible Conduct of Research and Research Misconduct regulations. the certification).
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD or Juris Doctorate.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience assessing compliance risks in a university.
- Ability to supervise and mentor others.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively at all levels in a university setting and as a team member.
- Experience reviewing IRB protocols.
- Ability to approach problems and decisions analytically.
- Experience analyzing, writing, implementing, and explaining policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the Cayuse system and other research administration electronic systems.
- Certified IRB Professional (CIP) Certification (or the willingness to purse the certification).
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range
Commensurate with Experience
Org #-Department
Rsh Compliance & Integrity - 11503
Job Open Date
03/05/2025
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
FTE
1.000
Type of Appointment
Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year
12
FLSA
Exempt
Qualification
Juris Doctor (JD)
Practice Areas & Specialty
Education Law, Government
Key Skills Required
BiosafetyCollaborationCommitmentCommunicationComplianceCompliance OperationsDemonstrated AbilityElectronic SystemsEthicsInnovationInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipPolicies and ProceduresRecruitmentResearchSecurityWritingInternational
Job Overview
Job Function: Legal Services / Legal
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Not Specified
Experience Level: Director
Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience
Experience: 5 - 6 yrs
Contact Information
Company Name: The University of North Carolina Greensboro
Recruiting People: HR Department
Website: N/A
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