& Export Control
Job Summary
The Research Security and Export Control role will assume a pivotal
role at the University of Utah. This position will assist in the
direction of export control compliance and advance the University's
facilitation of secured research and may serve as the Empowered
Official for the University's Export Compliance Program. The
Research Security and Export Control role will provide visionary
leadership, experience, strategic direction, and execution guidance
to shape the future of research security and export control
compliance across the University of Utah. They will provide
planning, faculty support, and expertise in the areas of research
security and export control compliance. The Research Security and
Export Control role, will be a strategic thinker with an open and
collaborative style who fosters teamwork, sustains a learning
environment for growing number of staff and develops an open,
engaged culture that engenders trust from the broader
university-wide research community.
About the SVPR
The Senior Vice President for Research (SVPR) Office at the
University of Utah is a dynamic hub for innovation and discovery.
As an R1 institution recognized for very high research activity,
the University of Utah leads groundbreaking research that impacts
both local and global communities. The SVPR Office collaborates
with researchers, drives interdisciplinary initiatives, and fosters
a culture of discovery. Key responsibilities include strategic
leadership, shared IT services, and research enablement.
About the University of Utah
Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the
State of Utah's system of higher education, home to arts and museum
venues and a member of the Big 12 Conference. Skiing and
snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and
opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing
abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera,
Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other
cultural and recreational activities.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the
essential functions of the job as outlined in the position
description.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general
nature and level of work performed by employees within this
classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as
a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and
qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Essential Functions
- Proficient with all the duties and responsibilities of the
Research Security and Export Control role
Assigned complex work processes
Participates and makes substantive contributions in research
administration community-wide activities
Serves as a mentor to the broader community on campus.
Problems faced are both strategic and operational, and often
complex without clear precedent.
Is recognized as an expert in own area within the
organization
Learn more about the great benefits of working for
University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job
levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and
budget.
Senior Manager – $110K-$125K
Associate Director: $130k – $145k
Director – $155k – $170k
Responsibilities
- Regulatory Compliance Oversight
- Interpret and apply U.S. export control laws and regulations,
including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR),
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Office of
Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions.
- Monitor changes in relevant regulations and advise university
stakeholders accordingly.
- May serve as the 22 CFR 120.67 Empowered Official for export
control
Technology and Research Review
- Review sponsored research proposals, awards, contracts, and
technology transfer activities to identify potential export control
issues.
- Determine licensing requirements and advise on permissible
activities involving controlled technologies, equipment, software,
and technical data.
Restricted Party Screening
- Conduct and document restricted party screenings (RPS) of
collaborators, visitors, and foreign entities using screening
tools.
- Investigate and escalate potential matches, coordinating with
legal counsel as necessary.
International Travel and Shipping Oversight
- Review international travel and field research activities for
compliance with export regulations.
- Provide guidance on export classification, license
determination, and hand-carry or shipment of controlled items
abroad.
Licensing and Agreements
- Prepare or assist with the preparation of export license
applications, commodity jurisdiction (CJ) and commodity
classification (CCATS) requests, and Technology Control Plans
(TCPs).
- Support negotiation and compliance with terms in research
contracts and Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) with export
control implications.
Education and Outreach
- Develop and deliver tailored training programs and awareness
initiatives for faculty, staff, and students on export control
compliance.
- Create and maintain educational materials, procedures, and
guidance documents.
Foreign Influence and Research Security
- Support institutional efforts related to federal research
security requirements, including documentation and review of
foreign collaborations, funding, and appointments.
- Partner with research integrity and compliance offices to
address risks related to undue foreign influence.
Recordkeeping and Audits
- Maintain documentation of export control reviews, decisions,
licenses, and communications in accordance with federal
requirements and university policy.
- Assist in internal audits, federal investigations, and
responses to compliance inquiries.
Collaboration and Policy Development
- Collaborate with offices such as Sponsored Projects, General
Counsel, Technology Transfer, Environmental Health & Safety,
and International Affairs.
- Contribute to the development and revision of export compliance
policies and standard operating procedures.
Legal and Ethical Risk Assessment
- Leverage legal training to assess legal risk exposure and
ensure institutional compliance within a complex regulatory
environment.
- Provide legal analysis to support decisions and enhance
defensibility of compliance actions and documentation.
Additional tasks as needed
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education
can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience
(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work
experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job
levels:
Senior Manager: Requires a bachelor's (or
equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of
directly related work experience.
Associate Director:Requires a bachelor's (or
equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of
directly related work experience.
Director: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) +
12 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly
related work experience.
Preferences
- 3 years of direct experience with the implementation of an
NSPM-33 compliant research security program
- 7-10 years export control compliance experience at an academic
institution or research organization
- Experience with Fundamental Research Exclusion (FRE)
- Demonstrated history of continuing education in research
security / export control along with engagement in the research
security / export control communities through participation in
organizations like AUECO and ASCE
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN45744B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: M-F 8-5
Department: 00639 - VP for Research
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $110,000 - $170,000
Close Date: 10/27/2026
Open Until Filled:
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