ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Taking minutes at committee meetings
• Preliminary review of research applications
• Assisting with research document and webpage revisions and procedural changes
• Review of revised research applications
• Issuing approvals of research applications upon verification of received revisions
• Responding to applicant questions via email and phone
• Assisting with policy and procedure development
• Provide leadership/mentorship to a team of assistant and research coordinators

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with or an understanding of research preparation and procedures (preferred but not required)
• Preferred: Master’s degree with thesis experience

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information
• Well organized and able to multitask
• Detail oriented
• Ability to comprehend federal regulations and policies

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard
• Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled, shared office setting.