Careers at Virginia Tech

The Division of Scholarly Integrity and Research Compliance (SIRC) at Virginia Tech is seeking a (Senior) Animal Care and Use Program (ACUP) Administrative Specialist to support ACUP, the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and university stakeholders. The Division of Scholarly Integrity & Research Compliance (SIRC) facilitates scholarly excellence by fostering ethical decision-making and ensuring research regulatory compliance.

SIRC is a critical unit within the Office for Research and Innovation (ORI). ORI supports university-wide strategic initiatives and operational functions of Virginia Tech's $530+ million research enterprise and associated technology commercialization activities, which span nine academic colleges, eight university research institutes, and three affiliated corporations. With more than 600 new IACUC submissions each year, the ACUP Sr Administrative Specialist holds a key position in support of current research excellence and future growth.

The (Senior) ACUP Administrative Specialist will join a dedicated team of ACUP professionals and provide support to the University's stakeholders, members of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (the IACUC is comprised of peers, veterinarians, non-scientists, and a community member who make final determinations concerning regulatory and ethical compliance of protocols submitted for review), and the ACUP team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Responding to stakeholder questions by phone and email; reviewing IACUC protocol applications for completeness upon submission and resolving any issues/missing items; and assisting stakeholders with training issues. The Specialist will provide assistance on special projects with the ACUP Director, and work with the ORI IT programmer to resolve any issues with the online program.

This position requires the ability to take direction and work independently; a strong focus on customer service, problem-solving, and creativity in developing tools and solutions; working in an organized manner under tight deadlines; and effective interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills. The incumbent will report to the ACUP Director, who reports to the Associate Vice President for Scholarly Integrity and Research Compliance.

This position may be filled at the senior level depending on the qualifications of the finalist candidate.

• Degree or equivalent training and experience in a related field (biology/animal science)
• Customer service experience and strong interpersonal skills
• Project management and/or database administration experience
• Experience in handling complex and confidential material
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload effectively to meet urgent and/or important deadlines
• Experience with standard office programs, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations

• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex documents such as research proposals, federal regulations, policies, or standard operating procedures (required for senior level)
• Demonstrated experience supporting ACUP or other compliance programs (required for senior level)

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Regular

Commensurate with experience, starting at $55,000

January 13, 2025

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

We are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. 

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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