Senior Restricted Research Compliance Specialist
University of Cincinnati
- Cincinnati, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- Leadership experience.
- Mentoring experience.
- Teaching experience.
- Active understanding of academic institutions.
- Previous experience in academic environments.
- Legal literacy.
- A resume and cover letter are required as part of the application process.
- Attach these documents before submitting your application.
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
- 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.