Program Coordinator
uasys · Little Rock ·
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Project management
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Type of Position:
Instructional Development
Job Type:
Regular
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department:
RESH | Research IACUC (Kerrey Ann Roberto)
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Program Coordinator (IACUC) is responsible for providing assistance to ensure that all animal care and use activities related to research and/or teaching conform to all applicable Institutional, State, federal, and other external regulatory requirements and guidelines. Must have problem-solving, critical thinking, negotiating, and teamwork skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must demonstrate attention to detail and ability to meet recurring deadlines. The duties of the IACUC Program Coordinator contribute to the effort to further the research mission of UAMS. The IACUC Coordinator reports to the Director, Research Programs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or
- High School diploma/GED plus four (4) years of administrative or program coordination experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- (ACUC) Animal Care and Use Committee modules of the (CITI) Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Training.
- General understanding of biomedical animal research and regulations.
- Biomedical research, regulatory/compliance, education/training, or veterinary experience.
Responsibilities:
- Participates in management of administrative functions of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and provides support to the IACUC Program Director, committee members, and Chair.
- Assists in coordinating all aspects of the Committee’s functions and activities, including scheduling and logistics for meetings, inspections, and training sessions.
- Assists in coordination, preparation, and distribution of the agenda and meeting materials to the IACUC members prior to meetings.
- Attends IACUC meetings with specific responsibility for independent follow-up on action items from meetings.
- Maintains IACUC policies and monitors review cycle.
- Assists with maintenance and updates of the IACUC webpage.
- Provides assistance and training to faculty and research personnel in navigating Muse, the IACUC’s electronic protocol management system.
- Reviews protocol submissions to ensure compliance with administrative requirements in advance of the IACUC meeting, including completeness of the protocol and personnel training requirements.
- Interacts directly with the PI/research team to resolve issues. Utilizes Workday, CITI Program, and other electronic resources to verify training information.
- Manages protocol lifecycle, including pre-review, review, approval, and post-approval activities.
- Coordinates protocol review workflow and processes administrative documents.
- Responds to requests for information and provides assistance in solving a variety of problems.
- Transmits authoritative information and serves as a resource regarding policies and procedures relating to institutional animal care and use or related research compliance functions, with responsibility to accurately interpret and apply such policies and procedures.
- Communicates with other institutional offices and/or outside agencies as needed to request or provide information or to clarify procedures.
- Reviews operating procedures for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Recommends changes or improvements; may participate in planning and decisions regarding new or changed procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.
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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.