Working Title

Human and Animal Protections Specialist

SF State University

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The person holding this position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect  Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code.  The successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Department

Office of Research & Sponsored Programs

Appointment Type

This is a one-year probationary position.

Time Base

Full-Time

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Anticipated Hiring Range

$7,122.00 Per Month ($85,464.00 Annually)

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

The Human & Animal Protections (HAP) Specialist in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) oversees the work of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Human & Animal Protections (HAP) unit in ORSP which includes performing a variety of administrative, technical and analytical duties to support the needs of the SFSU research community, while ensuring compliance with Federal, State, CSU and campus policies and procedures.

Position Information

Review of protocols/ADEs, communication with investigators and committee chairs and education and
outreach to campus

• Review, analyze and evaluate protocols and Applications for Determination of Exemption (ADE) for completeness, clarity and accuracy; process administratively approval for certain IRB/IACUC submissions/inquiries; assign Exempt and Expedited protocols to the Chair for review and approval; track and communicate pre-review recommendations to PIs; and prepare/send final approval notices.
• Manage HAP email inboxes by triage of email traffic and escalating issues to IRB/IACUC chairs, ORSP Director and/or IO as necessary.
• Escalate issues to and coordinate meetings with IRB and IACUC Chairs.
• Hold HAP “office hours” and do outreach and classroom presentations for SFSU faculty and staff.

Maintenance, development and improvement of HAP policies and operations

• Streamline existing/develop new HAP policies and procedures, including training guides for researchers and faculty advisors.
• Data entry and maintenance of internal electronic databases (e.g. IRBManager) and update and maintenance of information on HAP website.
• Coordinate with other units on campus (ie. Environmental Health & Safety, Risk Management) and consultants (Occupational Health) to develop procedures to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations regarding the protection of human subjects and animals involved in research.

Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations

• Ensure full compliance with all local, state and federal regulations regarding the protection of human subjects and animals involved in research and that the practices and procedures are consistent with SFSU’s Federal Wide Assurance (FWA) and Animal Welfare Assurance approved by OLAW
• Prepare draft reports to Federal agencies as required; maintain details records on all regulatory compliance related responsibilities; update regulatory information and registration for IRB and IACUC

Provide lead work direction for HAP student assistants

• Recruit, train and provide lead work direction for HAP student assistants

Meeting coordination

• Provide logistical support for IRB and IACUC committee meetings, including note taking, sending out meeting invites, reserving conference room, preparing agenda and other documents as needed.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and work experience involving general office administrative practices.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in order to explain business processes to students, faculty and administrative staff
• Ability to organize and plan work and projects including handling multiple priorities;
• Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to compile, write, and present reports related to program or administrative specialty.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the work group and serve as a liaison for the organizational unit.
• General knowledge of software packages (eg. MicroSoft Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to process a large number of time sensitive inquiries and projects.
• Entry to this classification requires general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply extensive expertise to complex programs and/or administrative specialties, including pertinent laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated expertise in and advanced knowledge of the principles, problems, and methods of public and business administration and operational and fiscal management.
• Expertise in administrative survey techniques, operations and systems analysis, statistical and research methods, and the ability to interpret and evaluate results to develop sound conclusions and recommend new or revised policies.
• Ability to understand problems from a broad, interactive perspective and discern applicable underlying principles to conceive of and develop strategic solutions.
• Ability to work with representatives from public and private entities and handle potentially sensitive situations. Demonstrated consultative skills in working with internal and external constituent groups.
• Ability to effectively present ideas and concepts in written or presentation format and use consultative and facilitation skills to gain consensus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with faculty and/or in higher education
• Working knowledge of general policies, procedures and compliance requirements of human and animal protections.
• Experience writing policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in order to explain business processes to students, faculty and administrative staff.
• Ability to organize and plan work and projects including handling multiple priorities.
• Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to compile, write, and present reports related to program or administrative specialty.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the work group and serve as a liaison for the organizational unit.
• Completion of IRB and IACUC training preferred (ie. CITI, PRIMR, etc.)
• Experience using online protocol systems, such as IRBManager, a plus.

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.

Eligibility to Work

Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire.

Benefits

Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Life's Transitions.  SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students and the customers we serve.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 401k, Healthcare Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program, all geared towards the University's commitment to attract, motivate and retain our employee.

CSUEU Position (For CSUEU Positions Only)

Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants, currently in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 are given hiring preference.

Additional Information

**Priority review will be given to candidates who submit a cover letter and resume by 12/02/2024**

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Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU).  CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California.  Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception.  While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.

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The Human Resources office is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at (415) 338-1872.

Please note that this position, position requirements, application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time.