Director, Export Control & Research Security

Essential Functions

• Lead and manage the university’s Export Control and Research Security programs, ensuring compliance with EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and federal research security requirements.
• Oversee international engagement reviews, foreign influence risk assessments, and security-related compliance protocols.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and training programs related to export control and research security.
• Serve as the primary institutional liaison to federal agencies on matters involving export control and research security.
• Provide guidance to faculty and administrators on international collaborations, controlled technologies, and restricted party screening.
• Cook with internal stakeholders—including General Counsel, Sponsored Research, and IT Security—to ensure integrated compliance practices.
• Monitor regulatory changes and proactively adjust institutional practices to mitigate risk.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in International affairs, compliance, security studies, law, or related discipline or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in export control, research security, or related compliance areas.
• Demonstrated expertise with EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and federal research security frameworks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and policy-development skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, and federal partners.