Senior IRB Education and Outreach Specialist

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Subjects Office (HSO) at the University of Iowa seeks an Institutional Review Board (IRB) Education and Outreach Senior Specialist to provide developmental and administrative assistance and expertise for HSO human subjects protection programs and services. The specialist schedules, prepares, promotes, and presents educational activities to support compliance with federal regulations, IRB requirements, and University of Iowa policies and procedures for research involving human subjects. The role requires an on-campus presence for scheduled presentations, which may occur outside normal business hours. The position is regular full-time and hybrid within Iowa, with onsite work required at least 2–4 times per month. The anticipated hiring range is $47,380–$73,000; offers depend on factors including education, experience, skills, and budget considerations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Typically 1–3 years of experience conducting and/or monitoring research involving human participants, or in a related administrative role supporting human subjects research involving federal regulations.
Ability to work constructively and collaboratively with a variety of individuals and groups.
Effective written and oral communication skills, including presentations.
Working proficiency in accuracy and attention to detail, including processing information with high levels of accuracy.
Working proficiency in meeting or exceeding customer service needs and expectations and providing excellent customer service.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of federal regulations regarding protection of human subjects in research.
Technical experience with HawkIRB, data management systems, or electronic workflow systems.
Experience reviewing, editing, or submitting IRB applications for compliance with federal regulations.
Experience in public speaking, technical writing, and/or providing verbal education or guidance.
Previous experience supervising staff or students.
Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification.

Responsibilities

Provide developmental and administrative assistance and expertise for HSO human subjects protection programs and services.
Schedule, prepare, promote, and present educational activities about compliance with federal regulations, IRB requirements, and University of Iowa policies and procedures for research involving human subjects.