(Senior) Animal Care and Use Program Administrative Specialist

(Senior) Animal Care and Use Program Administrative Specialist

Company: Virginia Tech

Job Location: Blacksburg, 24061

Category: Other Administrative Positions

Type: Full-Time

Job Description

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.

Required Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent training and experience in a related field
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 or research programs (required for senior level)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience in biology or animal science
• Working experience in an animal research or teaching environment

Pay Band 4

Overtime Status Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type Regular

Salary Information Commensurate with experience, starting at $55,000

Hours per week 40

Review Date April 17, 2026

Additional Information

We are unable to sponsor work visas for this position.

This position is based in Blacksburg, Virginia.

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

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Renee VanDyke at revandyke@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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