What are the responsibilities and job description for the IACUC Administrator position at University of Texas at El Paso?
Summary: Under limited supervision and with moderate latitude for the use of independent judgment, coordinates program related objectives and initiatives, keeps official records and executes administrative policies determined by or in conjunction with other officials.
Essential Functions
Coordinates administrative procedures for information processing, record maintenance, compliance, compiles, verifies and prepares materials and information to comply with required reports, administers established procedures and monitors for appropriate information retention.
Assists faculty, staff and students with submission and training requirements for research studies.
Coordinates assigned activities and resources; coordinates with others to analyze areas, satisfy planning needs, and document program effectiveness and compliance with appropriate guidelines, works to remove barriers that impede continuous improvement.
Establishes goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and coordinates evaluation activities.
Coordinates the implementation of techniques for evaluating business functions or divisions or department activities.
Assists with coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of policies and procedures and monitors compliance with policies and procedures.
Oversee inquiries into potential non-compliance involving animal protocols and/or policies and procedures.
Identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve operations.
Provides technical guidance for a business function, division or department.
May coordinate staff development plans and activities.
Assists with pre-review and submission and oversight of Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) protocols and amendments.
May coordinate the preparation, development, review, and revision of legislation.
May represent the business function, division, or department at meetings, conferences, and seminars or committees.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree
and
Experience: Two years of related experience and/or training to the essential duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of OLAW, PHS, and NIH regulations, previous IRB and/or IACUC experience preferred
Additional Information
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.
In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
