Department Summary: At the VCU Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, our mission is to foster transformative research, discovery, and innovation at Virginia Commonwealth University through service excellence.

We partner with faculty in all schools and departments as they seek funding, plan studies, establish collaborations, calculate budgets, submit grant applications, negotiate industry contracts, and secure patents and licensing agreements.

Our commitment to supporting and elevating the research community at VCU has resulted in record levels of sponsored research and has placed VCU among the nation’s premier public research universities.

Through our passion for discovery and willingness to take on challenges, we continue to advance the work that matters most and position the university as a national leader in research, innovation, creativity, and scholarship.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Animal Care and Use Program Operations Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations governing the humane care and use of animals in research. Key responsibilities include:

1. Supervising IACUC administrative staff.
2. Overseeing the protocol submission process, managing protocol reviews (and serving as a backup when needed), and acting as a liaison between researchers and IACUC reviewers.
3. Driving process improvements by collaborating with the IACUC administrative staff to manage and evaluate change requests.
4. Overseeing the operations related to program reviews and facility inspections.
5. Managing and overseeing the administration of training programs.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Only applicants who do not require current or future sponsorship for employment will be considered

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., animal science, biology, regulatory affairs) is required. Advanced degree or certification (e.g., CPIA) preferred.
2. Experience: At least 1 years of experience in IACUC administration is preferred. Experience in managing or supervising staff is highly desirable.
3. Skills:

• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in IACUC management software and protocol tracking systems.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and institutional regulations concerning animal research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising and mentoring IACUC administrative staff, fostering high performance, meeting deadlines, and supporting their professional growth.
• Strong work ethic with a consistent attendance record.
• Proven ability to identify, analyze, and resolve potential issues effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with individuals at all levels in a respectful and supportive manner.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience to 82,000

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

Unit: VP Research MBU

Department: Animal Care and Use Program

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: Yes

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

University Job Title: 25234N - Sr Specialist LG 1