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West Virginia University · 1 month ago

(Hybrid) Director of the Office of Animal Welfare - WVU Research Office

Morgantown, WV

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Director of the Office of Animal Welfare. The role involves overseeing the OAW to support animal use endeavors, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various departments to promote best practices in animal welfare.

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Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction to OAW and IACUC to ensure that the animal care and use program meets regulatory requirements

Supports the effective and efficient operation of the IACUC including animal use application review, regulatory reporting, and record-keeping

Collaborates with key stakeholders on matters relating to IACUC processes, including but not limited to, the Attending Veterinarian, IACUC Chair, and Institutional Official requirements

Assists and directs pre-reviews and advises investigators as needed when completing application submissions

Prepares extensive reports on research laws and issues (as they pertain to animals) for federal agencies, accrediting bodies and university officials

Oversees/Participates in Post Approval Monitoring of research activities in coordination with IACUC

Supervises the scheduling and planning of the semi-annual animal use facilities inspections and program reviews

Oversees the development of extensive semi-annual reports which are submitted to the Institutional Official

Develops and coordinates inter-institutional agreements for collaborative research with other universities

Works closely with the attending veterinarian and the IACUC chair in the implementation and maintenance of IACUC policies, and the monitoring of compliance by the investigators with the regulations

Oversees AAALAC accreditation processes, reports, and visits

In collaboration with the Attending Veterinarian, provides training to members of the University community who participate in or have reason to be knowledgeable of animal research or teaching policies and procedures

Research areas of programmatic importance in the area of animal-based studies, to provide training for IACUC members, animal users and other related personnel in partnership with the Attending Veterinarian

Evaluates OAW and IACUC efficiency and implements improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Assists other office staff and administrators in their areas of specialization when necessary

Liaison with appropriate units for electronic system needs

Ensure Protocol and Grant Award documents are in concordance

Qualification

IACUC regulationsAnimal welfare knowledgeAAALAC accreditationBachelor's degreeIACUC certificationOrganizational skillsTraining experienceMaster's degreeCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the following: Directly related experience in institutional animal care and use issues and animal welfare

Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered

Driver's license

Advanced technical knowledge of applicable federal regulations related to IACUC and animal welfare

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures related to governmental regulations

Ability to interpret and implement applicable federal regulations

Advanced knowledge of AAALAC accreditation requirements

Exceptional organizational skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to write statistical reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to enforce regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially

Ability to keep records and make reports

Demonstrated ability to provide didactic presentations and training, including preparation of educational materials and hands-on development; familiarity or experience with adult education models

Preferred

Prefer certification in IACUC administration; if not certified, willing to pursue

Benefits

37.5-hour work week

13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)

24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)

18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)

WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits

401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.

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