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University of Florida

Assistant Director, Research Administration

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ December 11th, 2025

IRB

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Florida is hiring an Assistant Director, Research Administration. The role leads and manages ethical and regulatory oversight of human subject research, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and institutional policies, while providing guidance on international research protocols and managing full board operations.

Highlights
  • Review international human subjects research protocols for compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide guidance on obtaining Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee (EC) approvals in host countries.
  • Maintain and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for ancillary reviews and reliance processes.
  • Lead Quality Improvement initiatives to enhance effectiveness of IRBs/HRPP and oversee AAHRPP reaccreditation.
  • Support compliance inquiries and interpret regulatory and institutional requirements.
  • Supervise a team including a Research Regulatory Analyst III, editors, a senior secretary, and OPS staff.
  • Requires a Master’s degree with two years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree with four years.
  • Salary commensurate with education and experience.
  • Works within UF Research department, handling full board operations and policy development.
  • Position limited to current University of Florida employees and requires a criminal background check.