Associate Director, IACUC

Position Overview We are seeking a dedicated full‑time Associate Director, IACUC to lead our team supporting animal research. This key role is critical in stabilizing the team, managing increasing workloads, and improving morale. The ideal candidate will build professionalism, knowledge, and expertise within the team while enhancing the services provided to the research community. Responsibilities Provide exceptional, white‑glove concierge customer service to faculty and their research teams. Effectively manage the growth and increasingly complex animal subject regulations. Review and update IACUC protocol review and approval procedures. Develop and implement iStar‑IACUC enhancements to improve the time to approve animal protocols (including implementing protocol templates based on species). In coordination with the IACUC Chair and DAR Executive Director, conduct laboratory inspections consistent with current regulations. Supervise, train, and manage the research coordinators and administrative team supporting IACUC operations. Provide professional development for the IACUC administrative team. Create knowledge and expertise to manage the current and future workload. Invest in staff to improve morale and retention. Improve turnaround times for service inquiries and requests. Qualifications Proven experience in leading and managing teams within a research environment. Strong understanding of animal subject regulations and the ability to effectively navigate complex protocols. Exceptional customer service skills, with a focus on providing high‑level guidance to faculty and research teams. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process improvements, modernizing and innovating IACUC protocols. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively supervise and train the IACUC administrative team. Experience with implementing protocol templates and enhancing review procedures. Ability to anticipate, troubleshoot, expedite, and resolve issues to ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Assurance approved by the National Institutes of Health, Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW). Minimum Education Bachelor’s Degree (combined experience/education can substitute). Minimum Experience 5 years of experience supervising administrative operations of a multi‑faceted department, preferably within a university setting (combined experience/education can substitute). Salary Range Annual base salary range: $91,415.41 - $120,000.00. Equal Opportunity Employer USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr