Senior UDRI Research Compliance and Export Control Administrator

UDRI is a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers. UDRI contributes to the fulfillment of the University’s commitments to education, research and public service through the involvement of students, faculty and external partners. Established as the research arm of the University of Dayton in 1956, UDRI achieved $2 billion in cumulative sponsored research in 2016. Sponsored research for 2023 alone exceeded $238 million. UDRI is ranked first in the nation among all colleges and universities for sponsored materials research, according to the National Science Foundation. In Ohio, UDRI is number one among colleges and universities receiving contracts and grants from the Department of Defense. We invite qualified candidates to apply for our Senior UDRI Research Compliance and Export Control Administrator opening!

The Institute has a tradition of research excellence with an uncompromising commitment to providing customers with quality products while maintaining the highest ethical standards. It is keenly aware that compliance with applicable laws and regulations is an essential condition for performing its business. Its commitment to compliance is based on providing a supportive environment, the integrity of its employees, and their support of the University's policies and applicable laws and regulations of the United States.

The Senior UDRI Research Compliance and Export Control Administrator is responsible for:

• The direction, oversight and administration of UDRI’s Research Ethics program, including directing training activities and monitoring the UDRI Ethics Hotline.
• The direction, oversight and administration of the University’s export control compliance program including reviewing contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), Request for Proposal (RFPs) and other documents to define export control requirements; promoting export control awareness through training and policy development; and staying current on federal rule changes that impact International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and other governmental regulations.
• Administration of UDRI’s conflict of interest disclosure compliance and assisting in the development of conflict-of-interest management plans, as required, for UDRI employees
• The development and delivery of research compliance training
• Providing timely advice on various compliance and ethical issues and questions related to UDRI sponsored research
• Collaborating with Research Institute leadership, the Office for Academic Research, and other University administrators to ensure that UDRI research activities are in compliance with government regulations and University policies
• Working with the University’s Legal Affairs and Division of Audit, Risk & Compliance where necessary to support independent investigations, audits or other matters related to UDRI sponsored research and research ethics matters

• Master's degree or higher
• Eight years of relevant experience
• Experience with US export control laws and regulations
• Effective communications skills including both written and verbal communications
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse teams and constituents
• A commitment to high ethical standards
• Ability to make independent judgments regarding the interpretation and application of regulations and policies
• Ability to clearly recognize and appropriately handle sensitive and confidential matters
• Experience in reviewing legal agreements, identifying risk areas and proposing mitigations
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Juris Doctor
• 10 years of relevant experience
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations
• An understanding of research and the university environment
• Experience working in a university or not-for-profit research environment
• Experience working for an organization conducting research for the Department of Defense
• A familiarity and understanding of the University of Dayton’s Catholic Marianist values
• Demonstrated proficiency in communicating complex regulations and policies to non-experts

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.