Job Title
Institutional Review Board Coordinator
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
Research and Innovation
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a
Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution
(MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54
foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time
Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly
talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and
graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the
Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of
resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to
collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member
institutions and associated agencies.
TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on
Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best
College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern,
attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support
facilities.
PURPOSE
The Institutional Review Board Coordinator, under general
supervision, coordinates, provides support, and oversees the review
and approval process of all research activities involving human
subjects to protect their safety, rights, and welfare in compliance
with Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations for the Human
Subjects Research Protections Program.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Protocol Review: 50%
- Serve as research compliance subject matter expert for the
Human Subjects Research Protections Program (HRPP).
Processing protocols, including performing extensive
pre-review, guided by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and
reviewer checklists.
Making independent determinations as to whether a protocol is
human subjects research requiring IRB review or is exempt from IRB
review.
Reviewing and evaluating incoming applications for completeness
and potential concerns before forwarding to the IRB.
Providing guidance to researchers throughout the review
process, including one-on-one consults to deliver timely and
accurate advice.
Developing and maintaining templates to assist researchers with
study submissions to the IRB.
IRB Administration: 30%
- Provide administrative support to the IRB. Responsible for
committee management including onboarding board members, updating
rosters, scheduling meetings, and managing meeting agendas and
minutes.
- Maintain registrations for the IRB.
- Participate in the development and implementation of policies
and procedures to ensure compliance with required protocols, laws,
and IRB regulations.
- Ensure and maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Manage the review cycle within the protocol management software
system.
Compliance Support: 20%
- Perform routine and for-cause monitoring of protocols, ensuring
research activities are conducted as approved. Assist in reviews
related to potential non-compliance and adverse incidents.
- Coordinate the development and delivery of educational training
programs on IRB compliance for the campus community.
- Regularly look for ways to improve the research compliance
program and inform unit and division quality improvement
initiatives. Present ideas to the Director of Research
Compliance.
- Provide staff back-up support for other committees, including
the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and Institutional
Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree.
- Three (3) years experience in research compliance, the legal
field, or similar background.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Self-motivated individual with ability to prioritize incoming
submissions and workload to meet nationally accepted review time
metrics based on a variety of factors such as continuing review
expiration dates, the level of review a submission may receive, and
upcoming IRB meeting datesAbility to interpret a variety of
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule
formAbility to interpret research data from various internal and
external sources and synthesize results
- Ability to interpret auditor and customer requirements and
convert those needs into corrective actions
- Team oriented problem solver who takes ownership of their
work
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- High level of articulation and professionalism
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Critical thinking and proactive problem solving
- Ability to take initiative and identify opportunities for
improvement
- Ability to either work in a team environment or independently
with minimal guidance
- Ability to effectively manage and prioritize tasks, resources,
and time
- Ability to conduct training programs
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules,
operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to develop relationships to liaison effectively between
researchers and the committee.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree.
- Three (3) years of related experience with one (1) year of
demonstrated experience in quality improvement initiatives.
- Experience working with Cayuse research compliance
software.
- Preference given to applicants with experience working in
research compliance administration.
- Experience reviewing social and behavioral studies, including
education studies involving children, FERPA, and PPRA.
- Certified IRB Professional (CIP).
SALARY: Commensurate (Dependent on experience and
education)
NOTE:
- This position has the opportunity for flexible work
arrangement.
- Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation
issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas
Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.
BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)
From our generous benefits package
and professional development opportunities, to our retirement
programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island
University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.
INSURANCE:
- Medical
- $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university
contribution ($920 value).
- Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
- Employee and Spouse
- Employee and Children
- Employee and Family coverage
- Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability,
Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
DUAL CAREER PARTNER
PROGRAM
ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS
OPPORTUNITIES
Work Life
Solutions:
- Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and
Legal Resources
Tuition
Benefits:
- Public Loan Forgiveness
- Book scholarships
- 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year
(other rules may apply).
Retirement:
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement
Plan (ORP)
- Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Time
Off:
- 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
- 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
- 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
- 12-15 paid holidays each year.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a
criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon
the institution's verification of credentials and/or other
information required by the institution's procedures, including the
completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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