Human and Animal Protections Specialist (Administrative Analyst/Specialist

at  San Francisco State University

Job no: 544122
Work type: Staff
Location: San Francisco
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human & Animal Protections (HAP) Specialist in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) oversees the work of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Human & Animal Protections (HAP) unit in ORSP which includes performing a variety of administrative, technical and analytical duties to support the needs of the SFSU research community, while ensuring compliance with Federal, State, CSU and campus policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent training and work experience involving general office administrative practices.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in order to explain business processes to students, faculty and administrative staff
• Ability to organize and plan work and projects including handling multiple priorities;
• Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to compile, write, and present reports related to program or administrative specialty.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the work group and serve as a liaison for the organizational unit.
• General knowledge of software packages (eg. MicroSoft Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to process a large number of time sensitive inquiries and projects.
• Entry to this classification requires general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply extensive expertise to complex programs and/or administrative specialties, including pertinent laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated expertise in and advanced knowledge of the principles, problems, and methods of public and business administration and operational and fiscal management.
• Expertise in administrative survey techniques, operations and systems analysis, statistical and research methods, and the ability to interpret and evaluate results to develop sound conclusions and recommend new or revised policies.
• Ability to understand problems from a broad, interactive perspective and discern applicable underlying principles to conceive of and develop strategic solutions.
• Ability to work with representatives from public and private entities and handle potentially sensitive situations. Demonstrated consultative skills in working with internal and external constituent groups.
• Ability to effectively present ideas and concepts in written or presentation format and use consultative and facilitation skills to gain consensus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with faculty and/or in higher education
• Working knowledge of general policies, procedures and compliance requirements of human and animal protections.
• Experience writing policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in order to explain business processes to students, faculty and administrative staff.
• Ability to organize and plan work and projects including handling multiple priorities.
• Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to compile, write, and present reports related to program or administrative specialty.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the work group and serve as a liaison for the organizational unit.
• Completion of IRB and IACUC training preferred (ie. CITI, PRIMR, etc.)
• Experience using online protocol systems, such as IRBManager, a plus.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.