Education Manager

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The Office of Human Research Ethics ( OHRE) administers, supports, and oversees the work of the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and all related activities at UNC-Chapel Hill. Any research project involving human subjects proposed by a member of the faculty, a postdoc, a staff member, or a student at UNC-Chapel Hill must be reviewed and approved by an IRB before that research may begin and before related grants may be funded. These IRBs are federally mandated review committees, operating under regulations promulgated by the Office for Human Research Protections ( OHRP) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ( DHHS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA).

The IRBs and OHRE are critical components of UNC-Chapel Hills Human Research Protection Program ( HRPP) that serves to protect the rights and welfare of more than one million human research subjects who take part in more than 6,000 different research projects each year at UNC-Chapel Hill. All components of the HRPP must work together to ensure institutional compliance with ethical principles and regulatory requirements.

The Office of Human Research Ethics ( OHRE) is responsible for ethical and regulatory oversight of research at UNC-Chapel Hill that involves human participants. OHRE administers, supports, guides and oversees the work of the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and all related activities.

In accordance with the mission of OHRE to promote best practices in human research, this position is responsible for educating the research community to promote consistent and standardized application of policies and procedures. The OHRE Education Manager reports to the Associate Director of OHRE of Policy and Initiatives and through the OHRE Director to the Vice Chancellor for Research. The Education Manager will be responsible for designing, developing, delivering training programs for the university research community, including research investigators, IRB members, OHRE staff.

Position Duties include the following:

75% - Training/Professional Development
Leads in the development of the OHRE education and training agenda. Develops and presents training and educational sessions for students, faculty, and staff ranging from small group seminars to workshops with large audiences. Develops and delivers IRB orientation and onboarding training for new faculty and study coordinators, as well as IRB Chairs, IRB members, and OHRE staff. Identifies, coordinates, improves, and maintains existing training programs, including mandatory on-line training; assists in upgrading training materials; assesses training goals and objectives across OHRE and the university; and tracks and creates reports for educational purposes. Manages training-specific e-mail queries, answers technical and training questions.

20% - Research Compliance
Responsible for research compliance efforts in the dissemination of new federal regulations and guidelines. Contributes to OHRE policy and guidance development in cooperation with OHRE and University leadership. Responsible for maintaining and updating the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidance documents pertaining to training and IRB membership. Integral component of preparing for AAHRPP reaccreditation application and site visit. Responsible for educating and preparing staff members and researchers for the site visit.

5% - Miscellaneous
Contributes to OHRE management team discussions and decisions and may be involved in OHRE staff recruitment efforts. Assists and or leads other efforts as requested by the Director of OHRE.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or professional-level background in sponsored research administration, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional public speaking and presentation skills. The individual must be able to learn the IRB system and new software as needed. The individual will have a knowledge of federal regulations, experience with IRB processes and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Certified IRB Professional ( CIP) certification highly preferred or willingness to obtain. Experience leading development of interactive training programs strongly desired.

Occasional travel to the UNC-Chapel Hill campus to deliver presentations is highly desirable and in certain instances, may be required.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.