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Post-Approval Verification & Education Administrator
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Position Number: 5166453
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Post-Approval Verification & Education Administrator

Job ID: 11771
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Research & Innovation

Posting End Date: Open until filled

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Required Application Materials:

Resume

Optional Application Materials:

Cover Letter
List of three references

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President for Research Compliance, Integrity, & Regulatory Assurance and in cooperation with the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care & Use Program (IACUP), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), the PAVE Administrator has a vital role in ensuring a high-quality research monitoring protection program that reflects The University of Texas at El Paso's commitment to the ethical conduct of research involving human subjects, animals and recombinant DNA. In this role, the incumbent is responsible for the administrative management and oversight of research monitoring and auditing. With minimal supervision, develops, directs and operationalizes the research Post Approval Verification and Education (PAVE) program.

Essential Functions

Develops, directs, and operationalizes the research Post Approval Monitoring (PAM) program. Components include faculty and staff training, auditing, monitoring, record keeping, program evaluation, and other compliance issues that meet the applicable government and local regulations and the institution's policies and practices.

Guides the development and implementation of post approval monitoring processes and procedures to provide oversight of approved research, including the creation of a strategic plan, policies, standard operating procedures, metrics analyses, audit checklists and worksheets, stakeholder tools and resources, templates, analytics and reporting, and continuous quality improvement.

Supports the Biosafety Program, Human Subjects Research Program, and Animal Welfare Program by ensuring recruitment, research, testing, management, and instruction activities are compliant with regulations, meet expectations of industry standards, and comport with institutional procedures and policies.

Works with faculty, staff, and external entities to ensure research compliance with federal, state and university statutory and ethical requirements.

Coordinates with research program managers and administrators to facilitate the review and oversight of regulated research, create PAVE reports, and document recommended or required actions stemming from post-approval monitoring.

Collaboratively works with the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), Institutional Review Board (IRB), and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) areas, and may attend monthly business meetings, facility inspections, program reviews, investigations, and interviews.

Assesses assigned area(s) functionality and efficiency, recommends, and implements improvements, and assists in the investigations of complaints and situations of alleged non-compliance.

Manages the delivery of training verification and educational programs and related communication channels (Websites / Listservs) regarding regulated research.

Ensures confidentiality regarding subjects, records, and review of issues.

May assist in development of UTEP policies and procedures regarding research.

Develops and fosters effective working relationships between researchers, UTEP departments, and external stakeholders.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Engage in professional development opportunities as available; maintain memberships in professional listservs and regularly review postings to gain updated information about relevant regulations and best practices and apply them to PAVE materials and procedures.

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.

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: Five (5) years of direct experience in research quality assurance and process improvement, including past performance with business analysis, developing business operation metrics supporting research activities involving humans, animals, and recombinant DNA. Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Occasional traveling required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree

Eight (8) years of direct experience in research quality assurance, knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing research with humans, animals, and recombinant DNA.

Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize work and adhere to office timelines.

The ability to assess institutional and federal criteria, apply to a variety of situations, and make decisions based on specific criteria.

Must possess good analytical skills and attention to detail with an ability to problem solve and successfully negotiate and collaborate with others of different skill sets, backgrounds, and levels within and external to the organization.

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 must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Special vision requirements are close vision and color vision.Special vision requirements are close vision and color vision.ecial vision requirements are close vision and color vision.

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, or sexual orientation and gender 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.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=11771&PostingSeq=1