Rcr and irb educator

RCR and IRB Educator APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. POSITION SPECIFICS The Office of Research Protections (ORP), housed within the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research, seeks a highly motivated and experienced professional to serve as the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) and Institutional Review Board (IRB) Educator. This position will be filled at the Education Program Specialist - Advanced Professional level. This position serves as a specialized educator supporting the University’s expansive research enterprise. Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and evaluate the University-wide IRB education program, including synchronous and asynchronous training.
• Develop and deliver educational offerings ranging from introductory sessions to in-depth training on IRB-related processes, systems (including CATS IRB), and regulatory requirements.
• Create and produce online training modules and audience-specific learning materials for researchers, compliance staff, committees, and administrators.
• Translate complex regulatory, ethical, and procedural information into clear, accessible educational content for diverse research audiences.
• Serve as a liaison between end users, HRPP, and the CATS development team to ensure training reflects real-world workflows and user experience.
• Manage University-wide ORP RCR training offerings each semester, including coordination and scheduling with subject matter experts.
• Oversee record-keeping and reporting of RCR training attendance and completion.
• Maintain records of college-level RCR training plans and curricula.
• Design, develop, and deliver University-wide educational opportunities focused on research ethics.
• Collaborate with administrators across colleges and campuses to track graduate students and new faculty to ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional RCR requirements.
• Assist with tracking and record-keeping of required RCR training to support funder requirements and institutional compliance standards.
• Create and edit content for ORP and HRPP communications, including newsletters and website materials.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of educational offerings through ongoing assessment.
• Collaborate as part of the EQUIP team and provide backup support to other ORP Educators.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering remote education or training programs.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• IRB knowledge or experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in research compliance, research administration, or research education in a higher education or research environment.

SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $56,200.00 - $81,500.00. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job