Restricted Research Compliance Specialist Sr

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

Job Overview

The Office of Research Security and Ethics (RSE), in the Office of Research, was established in response to evolving federal guidelines addressing increased research security challenges related to foreign affiliations. The RSE office is intended to be a resource to help faculty navigate the new and changing requirements impacting disclosure of conflicts of interest and commitment, export controls, restricted research, travel security, cybersecurity in research, and relationships or affiliations with foreign entities and research support provided by those entities.

This position is in the Restricted Research department that covers export control, restricted research, and cybersecurity in research. It will assist in the day-to-day operation and implementation of the university’s restricted research, export control, and international trade compliance program. The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong working understanding of export controls and the ITAR program with a strong understanding of how to read, interpret, and apply federal regulations to a dynamic and innovative environment. They will also have opportunities to engage with researchers doing Controlled Unclassified Information research and expand knowledge about how to apply cybersecurity controls to research.

This position has the potential to be hybrid (in person and remote) or fully remote for the appropriate candidate.

Essential Functions

• Analyze and communicate the interpretation and applications of laws and regulations to proactively identify and address issues that impact research, including, but not limited to, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Regulations and Sanctions; maintain current knowledge of ITAR, EAR and OFAC regulations, information, and best practices.
• Oversee the daily and weekly transactional requests, including, but not limited to, the Export Control Certification requests from UC’s International Services Office; oversee the development and implementation of enhanced international trade compliance policies and procedures; produce reports, correspondence, and other documentation for various export requests.
• Work with requestors and pertinent stakeholders to address any preliminary deficiencies identified in the requested documentation prior to submission; correspond with requesters to obtain the information necessary to perform an accurate assessment of the export control requirements for the requested activity; interact with investigators, faculty, students, and all levels of staff.
• Oversee the development of international trade and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) compliance training materials; oversee the reviews of proposals, awards, non-disclosure agreements, project scopes of work, and other relevant agreements and activities to determine export control applicability; oversee the evaluation of restricted party screenings.
• Facilitate the implementation of relevant export control and/or CUI information and ensure timely export compliance solutions; validate export classification of items on campus (e.g. purchased, developed, etc.); conduct on-site audits and audits of internal records and processes; identify strategic evolutions to improve databases, spreadsheets, documentation, and records system to ensure accurate compliance with recordkeeping requirements; participate in trade compliance seminars, conferences, and training.
• Draft and maintain standard operating procedures for compliance in offices involved in export, travel matters, CUI compliance, and research data protection.
• Review data protection requirements and collaborate with technology services to assist faculty. Assist with research-related security reviews in collaboration with the Office of Information Security.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Compliance or related field.
• Eight (8) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Trainings/Certifications

Must qualify as a US Person per the US Export Control Regulations

Required Experience

Four (4) years of experience in development of educational materials, policies, and procedures

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Leadership experience
• Mentoring experience
• Teaching experience
• Active understanding of academic institutions
• Previous experience in academic environments
• Legal literacy

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Application Process Information

• A resume and cover letter are required as part of the application process.
• Attach these documents before submitting your application.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at work@tuhustle.com.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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