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The Export Compliance Specialist helps enforce regulatory and University policy compliance governing the export of goods, technology, and information. Responsibilities include facilitating export control compliance of research and academic efforts; performing compliance reviews, investigations, and audits; keeping abreast of regulatory changes and providing appropriate notifications; contributing to policy reviews.

• Assist faculty, staff, students, visiting scientists, etc. conduct University activities in accordance with regulatory export controls including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Controls Regulations (OFAC); help determine if research and academic efforts are subject to controls.; provide advice and facilitate compliance
• Provide advice on customs obligations, import limitations, licensing requirements, carnets, or other customs clearance and international shipment concerns and requirements; facilitate compliance
• Identify activities requiring Technology Control Plans, Non-Disclosure Agreements, or other internal compliance documentation including documentation related to international scholars, visitors, and proposed hires
• Respond to requests for internal compliance reviews; identify shortfalls, develop procedures to effectively manage concerns, and provide resolutions to facilitate compliance
• Conduct quality assurance audits and inspections; record compliance data; prepare reports detailing findings; enact corrective actions
• Keep abreast of export compliance rules, regulations, policies and procedures; communicate changes to appropriate personnel
• Contribute to policy and procedure reviews; collaborate with partners including Offices of Sponsored Programs, Global Programs, General Counsel, Risk Management, and VP of Faculty Affairs

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 13
• Minimum – $86,300.00
• MidPoint – $107,900.00
• Maximum – $129,500.00