Assistant Director, Export Compliance

Company: Virginia Commonwealth University
Location: Richmond, VA 23284 (VCU area)

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Recruitment Pool
All Applicants

Recruitment Type
Single Title

Scope of Search
Regional

Working Title
Assistant Director, Export Compliance

Position Number
579320

Position Type
Staff

Job Status
Full-Time

FLSA Indicator
Exempt

Employee Group
University Employee

Department
Office Of Research

Organizational Overview

At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities

The Assistant Director, Export Compliance will assist the Export Compliance Director, faculty, staff, and students with all export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements, Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC), Covered Defense Information (CDI), and where applicable, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

The Assistant Director will be responsible for the following duties:
The development and management of appropriate policies and procedures related to export controls, developing and implementing training materials through workshops, and other venues as appropriate; promoting compliance with export control regulations by assisting the Director in duties as the liaison with the Departments of Commerce, State, and Treasury, and any other federal agencies in regard to export control matters; drafting and submitting export control license applications and institutional registrations when necessary.

Minimum Hiring Standards
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a combination of equivalent education, training, and experience
  • 5 or more years of directly relevant experience
  • Extensive experience in academic research, research administration, and compliance; sponsored research and compliance experience in higher education
  • Significant experience in assessing compliance risks in a large research university or other complex environments
  • Prior experience creating and implementing compliance strategies and technology control programs
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to express and convey complex ideas to a varied audience
  • Excellent analytical ability
  • Excellent research and decision making skills
  • Must have a high degree of professionalism
  • Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment
  • Demonstrated ability to make effective decisions, problem solve and handle confidential information with discretion
  • Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Hiring Standards
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) or M.S. degree
  • Familiarity with federal, state and local regulatory policy research
  • Prefer certification in compliance (ECoP, CHRC, CCEP, or related) or willingness to obtain

Required Licenses/ Certifications

Anticipated Hiring Range
70,000 – 80,000

Application Process/Additional Information

Campus
MCV Campus

Hours/Week
40

Normal Work Days/Hours
Mon – Fri 8:30 – 5:00

Job Open Date
12/19/2019

Posting will close on or before

Open Until Filled
Yes

Job Category
Accounting/ Management/ Professional

Is this a restricted position?
No

Is this position eligible to participate in alternative work arrangements?
Yes

Sensitive Position
No

Resource Critical
Yes