The Division of Scholarly Integrity and Research Compliance (SIRC) at Virginia Tech is seeking a Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Administrative Specialist to support the business management of the HRPP and the Institutional Review Board (IRB). The Division of Scholarly Integrity & Research Compliance (SIRC) facilitates scholarly excellence by fostering ethical decision-making and ensuring research regulatory compliance.

SIRC is a critical unit within the Research and Innovation office. The Research and Innovation office supports university-wide strategic initiatives and operational functions of Virginia Tech's $550+ million research enterprise and associated technology commercialization activities, which span nine academic colleges, eight university research institutes, and three affiliated corporations. With more than 900 new IRB submissions each year, the HRPP Administrative Specialist holds a key position in support of current research excellence and this anticipated growth.

The HRPP Administrative Specialist will join a dedicated team of HRPP professionals working to ensure protection of the rights, dignity, and safety of all human subjects involved in research activities. The incumbent will provide administrative support to the university's HRPP administrative team and to the chair and members of the IRB. The IRB is comprised of subject matter experts who make final determinations concerning regulatory and ethical compliance of protocols submitted for review. The position requires interpersonal and teamwork skills; the ability to take direction and work independently; the ability to prioritize, problem solve, and work in an organized manner under tight deadlines; and effective communication skills. The incumbent will report to the HRPP Director/IRB Administrator who in turn reports to the Director of Scholarly Integrity and Research Compliance.

This position provides support to researchers and stakeholders within and outside of the university, serving as the first point of contact and introduction to the HRPP and IRB. It requires a strong focus on solution-oriented customer service, problem-solving, and detail-oriented task completion. As a member of the HRPP team, the position provides support to the HRPP Director/IRB Administrator and staff, as well as the IRB Chair and members.