Human Research Protection Program Administrator

Key Responsibilities

• Review incoming Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol submissions for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to submission requirements.
• Assign submissions to the appropriate review pathway (e.g., exempt, expedited, full board) and reviewer based on regulatory criteria.
• Coordinate logistics for IRB meetings, including scheduling and virtual/in-person setup.
• Document the vote during the institutional review board meeting.
• Send notifications to investigators regarding study status.
• Perform administrative closures of studies when there is study abandonment.
• Retain and reconcile paper and electronic records.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or combination of education and related experience in lieu of a degree required.
• Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using the Huron Electronic Institutional Review Board (eIRB) platform.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Hiring Range

$31.00 – $34.00 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type & Work Location

This is a Non-Exempt-level, benefited position. Based in Charlottesville, VA, and eligible for a hybrid schedule, with additional on-site presence as needed, after required in-person training and in accordance with UVA’s remote work guidelines.

Additional Requirements

• Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
• The position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.