Staff Assistant

Please Note

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.

Essential Duties

Receive and process IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) proposals for approval. Work independently to compose for signature approval and distribution, electronically or through mailings IACUC approval letters to applicants. Compose IACUC agenda and prepare minutes for meetings. Advise applicants as to guidelines. This requires knowledge of the federal regulations and university policies and the ability to interpret the regulations for applicants.

Receive and process IRB (Institutional Review Board for human subjects research) proposals for approval. Work independently to compose for signature approval and distribution, electronically or through mailings IRB approval letters to applicants. Compose monthly IRB agenda and prepare minutes for meetings. Advise applicants as to guidelines. This requires knowledge of the federal regulations and university policies and the ability to interpret the regulations for applicants.

Events coordination–arrange staff meetings, and trainings for the Research Compliance Attorney, composing correspondence as needed.

Compile and edit reports and correspondence for the Research Compliance Attorney

Maintain and update IRB (Institutional Review Board), IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) files, and general correspondence files. Ability to maintain both physical and electronic filing systems.

Schedule appointments for the Research Compliance Attorney. Perform front line administrative and reception support for the Vice President and Associate Vice Presidents–answer phone, route messages, assist and direct office visitors as needed. Access Internet information. Prepare outgoing mail and distribute incoming mail as needed.

Manager/moderator of the IRB and IACUC approval committee distribution list.

Coordinate meetings of the Human Subjects Institutional Review Board and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Level Degree and two years of comparable office experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with research compliance related to human subjects and animal care

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent computer skills

Strong ability to maintain confidentiality

Required Materials

Complete on-line application and upload the following as one document : cover letter, resume and contact information for three work-related references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Hiring Statement

The University of Wyoming is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law and University policy. To review the EEO is the Law Poster and its Supplement , please see The Diversity & Fairness page .

We conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of the background check.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.

Welcome to Laramie

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. Wyoming is investing in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach.

The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and is a cultural center for the state. Located on a high plain between the Laramie and Snowy Range mountain ranges, Laramie has more than 300 days of sunshine a year and is near year-round outdoor activities that include skiing, hiking, camping, bicycling, fishing and climbing.

The community provides the advantages of a major university and a distinctive identity as an important city in a frontier state. Laramie is near many of Colorado’s major cities and university communities (Fort Collins: 1 hour; Boulder: 1.5 hours; Denver: 2 hours; Colorado Springs; 4 hours).