Compliance Administrator

Overview

Princeton University seeks a highly motivated, well-qualified individual to serve as Compliance Administrator, IRB in the office of Research Integrity and Assurance (RIA). Reporting to the Assistant Director of RIA, this position will provide subject matter expertise in our human research protection program (HRPP) that involves primarily social and behavioral research. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to help build a successful program, manage a new electronic management system, and be part of a team working to create a culture of compliance at Princeton.

The Compliance Administrator, IRB will help create a research compliance program that facilitates research while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, policies, and guidelines. This will be accomplished by working as part of a team to perform any number of capacities independently, including, but not limited to, serving as a designated reviewer (reviewing expedited items on behalf of the IRB Chair); advising researchers about human subjects protection issues; conducting audit reviews as part of post-approval monitoring; conducting training programs for staff, researchers, administrators and students; and performing administrative tasks such as issuing correspondence and drafting the IRB meeting minutes. The incumbent will oversee and navigate important and sensitive interactions with key stakeholders across campus, including senior administrators, faculty, students, and staff.

The successful candidate will bring to the University a strong background in research administration, including broad and nuanced knowledge of compliance regulations, and have a proven track record supporting a robust research compliance program. The Compliance Administrator will have outstanding interpersonal and management skills, a collaborative style, and a reputation for successfully working with faculty, staff, and students in achieving their research goals. This person will be an ambassador who will work as part of a team to develop and implement strategic plans in support of the vision and mission of the RIA.

Responsibilities