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Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation

This position may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement dependent on unit operational needs. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) is a service unit under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, supporting the research enterprise throughout the entire lifecycle of an externally sponsored project, from proposal submission to award closeout.

Job Summary

Export Compliance Officer: Develop, implement, and support programs and policies related to the US Export Control and Sanctions regulations on behalf of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.

Senior Export Compliance Officer: Develop, implement, and support programs and policies related to the US Export Control and Sanctions regulations on behalf of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Provide senior level policy reviews and recommendations on federal, state, and institutional policies and develop and maintain training content for faculty and administrators. May assist the Security Management Office (SMO) with the Special Research Facility.

Duties & Responsibilities - Export Compliance Officer

• Manage all centralized functions of the institutional Export Management and Compliance Program (EMCP) to facilitate sponsored portfolio compliance with all applicable U.S. export and sanctions regulations including but not limited to: denied party, end-use, end-user and embargo screening; anti-boycott; commodity jurisdiction, classification and export determination, licensing determination and implementation; and export and re-export laws and regulations.
• Work with academic and business units to create or identify personnel who will serve as their unit\'s \"export compliance coordinator\" that will work in cooperation with the Export Compliance Officer in supporting and maintaining the EMCP
• In coordination with General Counsel/outside counsel, oversee the investigations of potential incidences of non-compliance and recommend appropriate action to senior management, including recommended remedial activity
• Partner with Internal Audit to conduct risk assessment and assess site compliance implementation
• Direct the development and maintenance of the policies and procedures required to create and support the EMCP
• Periodically review and update procedures based on current best practices, legal and regulatory updates, and/or policy compliance
• Collaborate in the development and delivery of training for University personnel to promote the implementation of the EMCP
• Develop and provide export and sanctions compliance educational materials/sessions to academic and business units
• Stay current on applicable laws, regulations, and issuances issued by various government agencies and translate them into business practices
• Develop and manage relationships with outside experts (consultants, outside counsel, etc.)
• Develop metrics to measure the progress and success of the EMCP
• Continuously look for innovative changes in the management and administration of the EMCP
• Work with other offices such as Human Resources, Procurement, Risk Management, International Affairs, General Counsel, Internal Audit and other applicable functions to recommend and apply updates to export control policies, processes, and practices
• Assume other duties as assigned by the Sponsored Programs Administration as appropriate for the Export Compliance Officer
• Work i collaboration with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research in ensuring institutional compliance with the sponsored portfolio
• Coordinate with the Research Integrity Officer and the Regulatory Research Coordinator in managing the sponsor-specific COI requirements/regulations and investigations to ensure institutional compliance
• Some overnight travel may be required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree
• 1-4 years transactional experience with and detailed knowledge of export control regulations and policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with storing classified materials and maintaining an accredited research facility
• Hold Export Control Professional (ECoP) certificate and/or Certified US Export Control Compliance Officer (CUSECO) certificate

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work cooperatively with various levels of faculty, staff, students, outside agencies, and other stakeholders, including individuals from a variety of cultures and backgrounds; outstanding customer service orientation; excellent verbal and written communication skills; effective analytical, organization, prioritization, and team skills; sound judgment

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