Research Compliance Coordinator

Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either six years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience supporting IACUC administration, animal care and use programs for research and teaching, research compliance, or a closely related field.
• Experience in animal science/biology, knowledge of care of captive and wild animals in a variety of taxa (e.g., fish, amphibians, reptiles, rodents).
• Experience supporting institutional compliance programs related to the use of animals in research and teaching.
• Experience coordinating research and teaching compliance programs and working with institutional compliance committees in a higher education environment.
• Professional IACUC Administrator certification or ability to earn.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.
• Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines established by professional organizations and/or governing agencies.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statues, regulations, codes, and standards related to the area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of administrative and regulatory operations of compliance committees.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with legal documents and budgets.
• Knowledge of human subject research compliance and Department of Health and Human Services regulations.
• Knowledge of animal health and welfare compliance, including regulations and guidelines established by the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects when numerous and complex demands are involved.
• Ability to operate personal computers with proficiency and learn new applications and systems.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Ability to think critically and make clear, well-reasoned and timely decisions.
• Ability to facilitate and coordinate meetings.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures consistently.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation

In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for feedback and new ideas.
• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
• Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.

Pay Grade 17

Applications received by August 7, 2026 will receive priority consideration.

At Florida Gulf Coast University, employees are expected to work on campus as part of a collaborative, mission-driven environment. Its on-site presence is essential to supporting the university’s operations and advancing student learning across the institution.