"Director, Human Research Protection Program"

Job Details

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number: S4562P

Home Org Name: Human Research Protection Program

Division Name: VP for Research and Economic Dev

Position Title: Director, Human Research Protection Program

Job Class Code: HC66

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary:

This job may be eligible for remote work per university guidelines and policies.

Auburn University invites applications for the position of Director of the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP). The individual in this role will provide strategic leadership and oversight to ensure the protection of human research participants and the University’s full compliance with all applicable international, federal, and state laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing human subjects research. The Director will also be responsible for maintaining the institution’s accreditation with the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) and for promoting a culture of research integrity and participant protection across the University.

This job may be eligible for remote work per university guidelines and policies.

Essential Functions

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the HRPP office, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with international, federal, state, and university regulations and ethical principles.
• Leads the operational activities of the Institutional Review Board (IRB), including maintaining Association for the Accreditation of Human Research protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP) accreditation standards for approval time and compliance which includes annual reporting and reaccreditation activities.
• Oversees updates to the HRPP Toolkit including development of and/or editing forms, applications, and instructions. Disseminates information about changes to the institution’s community to ensure uninterrupted compliance.
• Negotiates and upholds the Federal wide Assurance and cooperative agreements to ensure adherence to federal regulations.
• Serves as liaison with federal officials and national organizations.
• Provides leadership and guidance to the Institutional Official, IRB chairs, and the research community to ensure compliance with federal regulations prioritizing the protection of human subjects.
• Represents the institution’s HRPP and educates diverse audiences on the importance and application of IRB policies and procedures.
• Continuously evaluates the current state of research and develops a strategic plan to support future growth in human subject research protection. This includes assessing resource and full-time equivalent (FTE) needs, programmatic requirements, and essential compliance initiatives.
• Ensures effective management and reporting of noncompliance issues and facilitates communication with principal investigators and research teams regarding corrective actions.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience in Human Research Protections Programs, with 5 years of supervisory or management experience.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

• Higher Education experience
• CIP – Certified Institutional Review Board (IRB) Professional
• Certified IRB Professional (CIP)

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range: $96,190 - $182,760

Job Category: Research

City position is located in: Auburn

State position is located: Alabama

Posting Date: 07/03/2025

Closing Date: 01/12/2026

Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/50287

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter