ORI Director

Job Title
ORI Director

Requisition Number
RE53594

Working Title
Director - IRB

Department Name
40148:Office of Research Integrity

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
49

Salary Range
$72,405-119,496/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MA

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Required Related Experience

6 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

This position will require you to attend meetings in multiple buildings across campus, in some cases up to a mile in distance. Sitting for long periods of time; and repetitive motion related to computer work.

Shift

Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Job Summary

Internal employee being considered (IEBC)

The University of Kentucky’s Office of Research Integrity is hiring a Director to manage and oversee the IRB Team.

This is a pivotal position within the department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to …

• provide direction, oversight, and supervision to the team
• participate in strategic planning for the department
• develop university wide policy/procedure in human research and assist executive director in advising VPR, committees, other administrative units on policy development and regulatory ethical issues
• conduct special projects as assigned by the Executive Director of ORI and the Vice President for Research

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
03/19/2026

Our University Community

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