Title: Research Compliance Coordinator

Application Review Date: July 14, 2025

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Director of Sponsored Programs, the Research Compliance Coordinator (RCC) will play a critical role in the research administration function of Radford University and will provide coordination of the IRB, IACUC, Export Control, Conflict of Interest, and Research Integrity programs at Radford University. The RCC provides and documents federally-mandated reviews and research compliance training to faculty/staff/students relating to human and animal subject research; manages the university’s research compliance software; prepares the university’s federally mandated research facilities reports; reviews and advises on issues pertaining to Export Control compliance, as well as other federally regulated areas; works with the university’s Research Integrity Officer (RIO) on research misconduct allegations and submits reports as required by the federal agency; works with the Office of Sponsored Programs on reporting and mitigating conflicts pertaining to the federally mandated Financial Conflicts of Interest policy; and schedules meetings/activities associated with compliance committee function/operations, among other related duties. The RCC will apply knowledge of ethics, regulatory research compliance, and related administrative processes pertaining to human subjects and non-human vertebrates as described in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to ensure institutional compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations, and policies (e.g., Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations Part 46 – Protection of Human Subjects; The Belmont Report; the Common Rule; NIH Office of Human Research Protection (OHRP) regulations/policies; Animal Welfare Regulations contained in 9 CFR, Parts 1, 2, and 3; Public Health Service Policy on Human Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. The RCM will have frequent and varied contacts inside and outside of the organization as required to establish metrics for program success (e.g., developing policies and procedures, coordinating service delivery, promoting program goals and objectives, outreach and training in addition to providing technical advice).

Required Qualifications

Graduate Degree with research and/or research administration experience, preferably in a scientific field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with the IRB or IACUC in an administrative or researcher role;
Strong analytical skills are essential for identifying ethical issues and interpreting regulatory documents; must be able to apply such skills to formulate procedures which are consistent with ethical guidelines and federal, state, and local laws;
Experience using the IRBManager software for protocol submissions

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is an agency only recruitment; current Radford University employees are invited to apply.

Employment Conditions: 

Is this position Grant Funded: Yes

Is this position restricted: Yes

Is this position eligible for telework: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule: M-F 8-5

Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer

Department: Grad & Prof Stu-Grants/Contracts

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Department Contact Name: Thomas Cruise

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-5479

Department Contact Email: tcruise@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.