Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and four years of experience in appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred. Certification in a compliance area is required within 12 months of hire.

Implement the UF Policy on Export Control Compliance and lead the office’s related workflows and reviews. Review and approve agreements, awards, shipments and protocols. Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring Technology Control Plans (TCP) and related export exemptions/exceptions. Perform ongoing (at least annual) compliance reviews of TCP and other mitigation plans.

Implement UF policies related to research security efforts, including risk assessment and mitigation. Review and approve international sponsored research projects, agreements, and collaborations for compliance with UF, state, and federal requirements. Conduct screening and review of engagement with foreign collaborators, employment applications for foreign employees and visitors, and UF employee international travel.

Provide training on research security and export control compliance to UF employees, including students, staff and faculty.

Provide direct supervision and mentoring to professional Compliance Analysts, and mentorship to other department staff. Provide direction and guidance as needed and create and oversee work assignments for the team.

Draft policy, guidance, and responsive correspondence supporting research security and export compliance efforts. Write and propagate informational materials and guides for faculty and department staff. Understand and remain up-to-date with UF, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.

Actively participate in national organizations, attend national conferences and educational seminars, and review federal and state regulatory updates and other resource materials in order to remain abreast of national and any state trends in research compliance. Advise the Director and UF Compliance administrators on national trends and enforcement activities affecting the research enterprise including global activities. Prepare appropriate communications for affected faculty and staff, in consultation with key offices.

• Masters degree or JD.

• Supervisory experience with multiple direct reports.

• Experience understanding complex regulations and applying them in an academic setting. 
• Experience working with university faculty and staff.
• Research administration or compliance experience in an academic or federal regulatory setting.

• Preparation of export control and research security mitigation plans

• Presenting export control and research security mitigation to senior administration for their review and approval

• Familiarity with export control compliance in a n academic setting