IRB Graduate Assistant

Indiana State University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Terre Haute, INDIANA
Deadline: 05 Apr 2026

Position Details
Position Details


Student Employment Enrollment Requirements Indiana State University graduate student enrolled in at least 5 credit hours and has a 3.0 or above GPA..
Comments to Applicants
All student employees will be required to submit employment verification documents on their first day of work. For a list of acceptable documentation, follow this link:
https://www.indstate.edu/sites/default/files/media/Documents/PDF/career-center-Emp_Eligibility_Docs.pdf
Notice of Vacancy Number ST2500510
Job Title IRB Graduate Assistant
Job Category Graduate Assistantship
Job Type Graduate Assistantships
Position Class Code 81225 - Grad Assistant -Other
Student Pay Grade 999
Hourly Wage/Salary 3680.00
Job Summary/Basic Function

The Graduate Assistant will provide clerical and administrative support for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP). The position is 20 hours per week, split between the IRB and OSP, with the bulk of effort usually in support of IRB.The IRB is a campus committee empowered by federal regulations to oversee research activities involving human subjects. The IRB is responsible for the review and monitoring of research involving human subjects in order to assure the protection of the rights and welfare of the subjects participating in research. OSP is a university department that assists faculty, staff, and students, in pursuing external funds for research, service, and programs.
Specific Responsibilities
Work Schedule
TBD – will work around student schedule
Desired Start Date 05/18/2026
Open Date 03/05/2026
Close Date 04/05/2026
Required Relevant Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree (4 years)
Required Field(s) of Study
Must be enrolled in a graduate program at Indiana State University.
Preferred Relevant Education and Experience
Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Other Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Able to adapt to change, Able to assemble, analyze and present data, Able to learn and retain information, Able to multitask, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail, Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness, Excellent customer service skills, Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, teambuilding and problem solving skills, Excellent leadership skills, Excellent public speaking skills, Experience in an educational environment preferred, Math and basic accounting skills, Must be comfortable networking with groups or individuals, Professional demeanor, high energy, dynamic personality and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications, Proven verbal and written communication skills
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The successful candidate will be self-driven, organized, and technically savvy, with excellent written and oral communication skills. 
NCAA Guidelines

All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.
No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.

Job Duties


Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Effectively using the web-based program, IRBNet, a research submission and review repository, which serves as the official portal for research review at ISU.
  • Pre-reviewing incoming IRB research protocols, checking for completeness and accuracy of portal components and submission documents.
  • Communicating with faculty, staff, and student researchers regarding their research protocols.
  • Fielding inquiries for the IRB regarding protocols updates, technical assistance questions, and IRBNet submission process and questions, routing inquiries as needed to the IRB Chair, IRB Vice Chair, and IRB Administrator.
  • Attending IRB meetings as needed, preparing agendas, taking minutes and documenting quorums, etc.
  • Scheduling technical assistance meetings for PIs, faculty sponsors, students, and IRB leadership, including both face-to-face and online meetings.
  • Creating, updating, amending, and editing IRB forms and paperwork.
  • Supporting OSP in providing clerical and administrative support, including, but not limited to, answering phones, greeting guests, editing, proofreading, office support, website support, form development, drafting letters, scheduling meetings, representing the office as needed, and other duties as assigned.

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