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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations. 

IRB Administrator (Program Assistant-AS), Office of Research Compliance

Apply now Job no: 500358
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Professional

Attention! Rowan University, a growing institution of higher education in southern New Jersey, has a vacant position in the Division of University Research, Office of Research Compliance.

This position is part of a dynamic, flexible workforce in the Office of Research Compliance and serves a key part in the administration and management of the human subjects protections program at Rowan University. Office of Research Compliance is looking for a positive, team oriented individual to become the newest member of the team and support the Rowan faculty, staff, and students in their research pursuits. If you are interested in working for a high performing office and a growing university, then read over the job advertisement and apply!

Job Responsibilities:

  • Process Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions through Rowan’s electronic IRB submission review and approval software; including completing administrative review
  • Provide support to faculty, staff, students related to the IRB submission process and Rowan human subjects research protections program administration
  • Process and maintain Office of Research Compliance (ORC) affiliate and end-user accounts
  • Administrative support for professional services contracts with external, non-Rowan entities
  • Receive, process, and record payment for Rowan IRB review services
  • Schedule and coordinate Rowan IRB convened and ad-hoc meetings
  • Participate in the development, drafting, and recording of IRB meeting agendas and minutes
  • Support ORC staff and leadership implementing policy and procedures
  • Provide administrative support and assistance for Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), other animal care or oversight bodies, Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), and researchers and University employees conducting such work
  • Communicate and coordinate with Division of University Research (DUR) offices and other central administration departments, offices, or units related to research regulatory compliance
  • Support and assist in the development and conduct of Rowan IRB training programs
  • Maintain IRB records according to U.S. federal and NJ state regulations and Rowan policies and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of human subjects, animals, and IBC research protections U.S. federal and NJ state regulations
  • Knowledge of higher education administration
  • Familiar with medical and clinical terminology
  • Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply policy and procedures
  • Ability to interact with others and foster a working environment
  • Ability to use electronic software and office software including cloud-based platforms (e.g., OneDrive, Google Drive, etc.)
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Verbal and written communication skill
  • Analytical and organizational skills
  • Organizational, including electronic and digital data, skills

Requirements: 

NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

Four (4) years of professional position-related experience.

OR

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. 

OR

Possession of an associate's degree; and two (2) years of professional position-related experience.

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.

Salary:

  • P16 ($49,738-$56,485)

Notes:

  • Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse people and abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
  • Only completed online application submitted on or before the deadline will be considered.
  • Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the University will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
  • All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted with your application by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: SAME@csc.nj.gov , or call CSC at (833)691-0404.

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About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

Now celebrating its Centennial, Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality and affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

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Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.