Assistant Research Coordinator

Assist with the daily functions of the Research Ethics office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews research applications involving human subjects
• Issues deter formination letter research applications upon verification of received revisions
• Responds to applicant questions via email and phone
• Understands and applies government regulations on human subjects and animal research.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English to convey information articulately and professionally.
• Detail oriented
• Exceptional reasoning skills
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Problem-Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to read for understanding and write to effectively communicate.
• Required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting.  It is well-lighted, and the noise level is moderate.   

Target Hire Date

2025-10-13

Time Type

Full time

Location

Lynchburg - In Office

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.