Compliance, Analytics, Risk & Ethics (CARE) is a unit within the University of South Florida’s Office of Research.
CARE advances a coordinated, risk-based approach to research compliance, analytics, and oversight across the
University’s research enterprise. It ensures institutional compliance with federal and state regulations governing
the responsible conduct of research, including but not limited to conflicts of interest, research security, human
subjects protection, and related regulatory domains. The unit operates within a centralized research
administration framework and partners with Sponsored Programs, colleges, and central administrative offices to
align operational execution with regulatory requirements and institutional risk tolerance.
This position will be responsible for the administration of central research compliance programs, in particular, the
IRB (Institutional Review Board) Reliance Program within Research Integrity & Compliance. This position will be responsible for assisting USF researchers in navigating the single IRB (sIRB) process as well as understanding the requirements for requesting and utilizing an external IRB to oversee human subjects research, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and University policies and procedures. This position will also be charged with serving as a resource to students, faculty, staff and colleagues in all other USF departments and affiliates.
The duties and responsibilities for this position include:
40% - Assists with the day-to-day management of the USF System Reliance Program. Reviews external IRB and
single IRB application submissions for completeness and assign reviewers to the studies. This includes
submissions from colleges such as Morsani College of Medicine and affiliates such as Tampa General Hospital.
35% - Provides consultation to students, faculty, staff and affiliate investigators to ensure compliance with federal
regulations, state law and University policies and procedures. Communicates with other departments, including
Sponsored Research, General Counsel, and Office of Clinical Research, to facilitate compliance with federal
regulations and University policies and procedures. Serve as liaison between the IRB Office, the principal
investigators, study coordinators, human subjects, and affiliate institutions, providing consultation and guidance
to facilitate the ethical and regulatory conduct of human subject research.
10% - Review Institutional Investigator Agreements and IRB Authorization Agreements for completeness and
track expiration dates of master agreements.
5% - Work with researchers in creating the necessary budgets and documentation for submission of research
grants.
5% - Assists in the development of standard operating procedures for the IRB Reliance office, completion of
AAHRPP accreditation activities, and preparation for federal inspections. Assist with additional responsibilities, as
assigned. These responsibilities may relate to assisting the IRB with application reviews and/or HIPAA Office, as
applicable.
5% - Performs other duties as assigned by the USF IRB Manager(s), Assistant Director and/or Director of RIC.
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience in research or research administration; or a Master’s degree and two years of experience in research or research administration.
Four years of progressively responsible work experience in research or research administration may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree.
Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
This position requires a Level I background check.
Hiring salary range: $56,966-$58,500
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
