The Human Research Protections Office seeks a detail-oriented, organized, and energetic candidate to support its Office Manager and other staff and handle many of the office’s routine tasks. Human Research Protections (HRP) Assistants are integral to the smooth functioning of Utah State University’s Human Research Protection Program (HRPP). This office is responsible for ensuring that all research conducted by Utah State University faculty, staff, and students which involves human subjects is conducted ethically, in line with legal requirements, and with strong protections in place for research participants. This is done by having all research with human participants submitted for review in line with the Belmont Report principles of Justice, Beneficence, and Respect for Persons.

This is a part-time, non-benefited wage hourly position, with a strong preference for students who qualify for Work Study. The Office of Research provides research administration services year-round, and as such, seeks candidates who can commit to working during the entirety of the calendar year (including the summer), as opposed to solely the academic year. This position is not telework eligible.

To apply, please submit a current resume (no more than two pages) outlining your relevant experience and qualifications, as well as a copy of your class schedule for the Summer (if applicable) and Fall 2026 semester(s) if you are a student. Qualified candidates will be invited to a written and then a live interview.

• Ensure the smooth functioning and management of the front desk for 10-24 hours per week. This includes answering phones, triaging and responding to emails, scanning, file management, managing office mail, etc. The staff who split these shifts must coordinate schedules with each other to ensure 40 hour per week coverage of the front desk.
• Provide assistance to individuals who call the office's main line, as well as visitors to the office, triaging them to the appropriate staff member if necessary (including remote staff). This requires being knowledgeable regarding the office's basic functions and being able to respond appropriately to basic questions regarding those functions and the office's operations.
• Send email reminders regarding upcoming protocol expiration dates, with instructions for renewal or closure.
• Completion of protocol pre-reviews and assignment triage tasks.
• Manage the HRP Office’s CITI Training records and database.
• File documentation from meetings of the Convened IRB.
• Prepare templates for review and finalization for the Executive Director, Office Manager, and Analysts.
• Manage P-Card purchases, including submitting receipts, purchase orders, and travel requests to the appropriate Business Services representative.
• File researcher communications with office staff related to protocol review tasks.
• Create approval or determination letters, as needed.
• Data entry and verification to track all protocol review actions.
• Assist the Office Manager in the generation of reports using existing data for internal or external use.
• Other duties as assigned, including general office supply and resource management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail
• Collaborative and positive approach
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, or willingness to engage in trainings to become proficient
• Ability to coordinate class and work schedules with other employees in the office
• Interest in work centered around the principles of Justice, Respect for Persons, and Beneficence

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency or fluency in Spanish
• Previous office experience
• Experience with conducting research with human participants
• Work Study award

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural settings.
• Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts effort in successfully completing tasks.
• Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success.
• Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn new skills or techniques.

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (replacing water jugs, delivering packages to the appropriate recipient).

The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) at Utah State University includes more than 1000 annual submissions regarding proposed work with human participants from faculty, staff, and students. The HRPP is fully accredited by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP), and centers the principles of Justice, Respect for Persons, and Beneficence in all of its work. 

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USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 12/2025

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In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

*updated 10/2025