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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 excellence in service.

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 ACUP Program Specialist will play a key role in supporting the IACUC and the Animal Care and Use Program by ensuring smooth and efficient management of all IACUC activities. This position requires cross-departmental collaboration to ensure that research involving animals is conducted ethically and in compliance with all regulations. Primary responsibilities include:  1. Supporting the protocol submissions process, including Full Committee Review coordination amendment submissions, grant congruency reviews, and other related tasks.  2. Assisting in the coordination of educational programs.  3. Providing administrative support for compliance with policies, guidelines, and SOPs.  4. Managing and coordinating working group meetings as requested by the Director or IACUC Chair.  5. Coordinating the Animal Care and Use Program Advisory Committee (ACUPAC).

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

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

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., animal science, biology, regulatory affairs) is preferred.

Experience: Prior experience in IACUC administration is preferred.

Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills with proficiency in managing database and generating reports.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong work ethic with a reliable attendance record.

Proven ability to effectively identify, analyze, and resolve potential issues.

Excellent multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Unit: Office of the Vice President for Research & Innovation MBU

Department: Animal Care and Use Program

Salary Range: up to $60,000

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.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: Yes

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

University Job Title: 25231N - Specialist LG 1