Job Summary:

The Research Compliance, Security, and Export Control Coordinator reports to the Assistant Vice President for Research Compliance & Security and is responsible for implementing, overseeing and helping to update the university’s research compliance, research security and export control programs as well as supporting the university’s compliance committees. Incumbent will work closely with a broad array of university units and stakeholders to assess and mitigate risks associated with international collaborations, research activities, and technology transfers.

Essential Functions:

  •Develop and implement compliance training programs for faculty, students, staff and/or other stakeholders as appropriate.

• Contribute to continued development and updates to the university’s compliance programs based upon the most up-to-date regulations and standards.

• Assist with administration of research compliance, security, and export control processes.

• Ensure institutional export control compliance with state and federal regulations and policies, including National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 (NSPM-33), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and related federal regulations for research, testing, academic programming, and other university activities through collaboration with faculty, researchers, legal counsel, academic affairs, other administrative units and external stakeholders

• Work with university stakeholders, Office of General Counsel and other appropriate individuals to determine export control classifications and license requirements.

• Assist with development and/or review of technology control plans and other risk management plans.

• Evaluate institutional visitor requests, research sponsors, proposals and awards, potential vendors, purchase orders, international travel, and international material transfer for export control compliance.

• Maintain appropriate records for export control compliance and audit.

• Other duties as assigned, particularly emerging regulatory risk areas.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in science or related field required; advanced degree preferred.

Licenses/Certifications/Requirements:

• Must be eligible for employment in areas governed by the US Patriot Act and the Public Health and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002. 
• Must successfully complete a Department of Justice/Federal Bureau of Investigation security risk assessment background check.

• Certification in export compliance (e.g., CUSECO, ECoP) or other regulatory compliance areas (CIP, CPIA, etc.) preferred

Experience:

•Requires a minimum of at least 4 years in office management with 3 years of work experience in research administration and federal grant compliance.

•Excellent knowledge and interpretation of complex federal regulations and ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical and useful guidance for researchers.

•Ability to communicate and work effectively and collaboratively across diverse administrative and academic university units, other universities, federal agencies and other regulatory authorities, and project sponsors. 

•Must be detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy. 

•Must possess a high degree of integrity, initiative, and the ability to work independently and handle sensitive and confidential information.  

Leadership:

Functional guidance over nonexempt staff including general scheduling, assigning tasks and monitoring work activities.

Physical Requirements:

Job is physically comfortable; individual is normally seated and has discretion about walking, standing, etc. May occasionally lift very lightweight objects.

Working Conditions:

Standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions and/or minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems. Near continuous use (>70% of the time) of a video display terminal.

Application Instructions:

In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume.

Application Deadline:

Review of applicants will begin on June 11, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Compensation:

The compensation for this position is starting at $65,000 annually and is commensurate with experience.

United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Cindy Harmcharm@uakron.edu

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Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.