Export Control Coordinator (PSS2), Research Compliance

Rowan University is a growing, dynamic university and it is recognized as one of the top 100 public universities in the nation. Its research has gained increasing momentum under the leadership of President Ali Houshmand. Rowan was acknowledged as the nation's third-fastest growing public research institution by Chronicle of Higher Education over the past two years, and it is ranked fourth this year. Rowan has risen from normal to extraordinary, and recently, has celebrated the newly formed Rowan Virtua College of Medicine and Life Sciences and The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine. Rowan’s research expenditures have increased seven times over the last decade and faculty are actively engaged in cutting-edge research sponsored by various funding agencies, such as but not limited to Department of Defense, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and NASA. This position will contribute to the refinement and development of Rowan University’s export controls and research conflict of interest programs and conduct day-to-day activities related to export controls, foreign influence, and conflict of interest administration. This position will fill an important role in the Office of Research Compliance to achieve the goals of the Division of University Research. If you are interested in becoming part of a rising university and part of a dynamic Office of Research Compliance team, read over the job description below and apply! This is an advanced professional position with a competitive salary. This position has a hybrid work option. Job Responsibilities:

Oversee and organize the Export Controls and Research Conflict of Interest program at Rowan University;

Review and interpret applicable federal regulations; Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC);

Review and interpret US federal regulations related to Promoting Objectivity in Research (42 CFR Part 50 Subpart F) and federal agencies conflict of interest policies and award requirements;

Develop policy, procedures, and assign work to meet goals and objectives; including any committee agendas, minutes, and membership correspondence;

Collaborate with colleagues in Legal, Information Research Technology, individual colleges, and other related units.

Participate in ad-hoc meetings and represent Rowan at external and/or internal events;

Maintain cooperative working relationship with DUR and ORC staff and with University administrators;

Assign and supervise work performed by ORC clerical staff and part-time staff for the export controls and research conflict of interest program;

Conduct review of disclosed significant financial interests, conflicts of interests, and other support to determine if any disclosure requires management action plan(s) or review by research conflict of interest committee;

Develop, draft, and issue management action plans related to research conflicts of interest, including continuous monitoring of management action plans and reporting to US federal research regulatory oversight agencies;

Develop, prepare, monitor, and audit complex technology control plans (TCP) to protect controlled technologies from unauthorized access and/or use;

Maintain software and databases; including liaison with 3rd party providers and system/software improvements and enhancements;

Advises faculty, staff and students on research compliance and regulatory concerns related to export control, foreign influence, and research conflicts of interest;

Develops and delivers educational programs, training, or workshops to committee members, faculty, staff, students, and other administrative units;

Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements (http://www.cnjscl.org/ModelJobDesc.htm#require) :

Education (Required and Preferred)

Baccalaureate degree (Required)

Master’s Degree / JD / MLL (Required)

Experience (Required and Preferred)

3 years Export Controls research administration related experience (Preferred)

3 years of experience in higher education administration (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of export controls (ITAR & EAR) regulations

Knowledge of research regulatory regulations

Knowledge of export controls policies and procedures

Verbal and written communication skill

Interpersonal/human relations skills

Analytical and organizational skills

Supervisory skill

Experience in preparing and conducting workshops

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneousl

Note:

Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse people and abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered.