Export Control Compliance Specialist - Amherst, United States - University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Amherst, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job no: 523097

Work type:
Staff Full Time

Location:
UMass Amherst

Department:
Research Compliance

Union:

PSU

Categories:

PSU A

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees.

The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers.

In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

About Research & Engagement

The UMass Amherst community engages more than 31,000 students, 1,400 faculty, and 5,000 staff in 11 schools and colleges with a wide variety of degree programs, research, and public service.

More than 800 faculty lead sponsored research projects in many areas from basic to applied that are sponsored by federal, state, and private sources with expenditures of more than $240 million in 2023.

Job Summary

Essential Functions

Analyzes, interprets, and applies U.S. export controls laws and regulations in a University setting.
Reviews and analyzes documents related to University research to identify intersections with export controls. Develops, implements, and documents the appropriate compliance response.
Conducts Restricted-Party Screening of research collaborators and other parties to determine potential inclusion on restricted entity/person lists issued by governmental departments and agencies.
Develops and provides export control training to campus community members. Attends export control training sessions conducted by governmental departments and agencies.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Bachelor's degree (preferably in Legal Studies, Public Administration, Business, Science, Engineering, Political Science, International Studies, or other related field) and two (2) years' experience working in compliance, or an Associate's Degree and more than five (5) years' experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be substituted.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to interact with a diverse community, both in writing and orally, including students, staff, faculty and campus and system leadership and ability to deal diplomatically with people at all levels.
Excellent written and oral presentation skills, including ability to create compelling presentation materials and give effective presentations.
Ability to analyze complex documents and situations, identify workable solutions, and effectively balance service with regulatory compliance.
Intermediate level of experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Welldeveloped organizational skills and ability to independently work on multiple projects concurrently and to prioritize those projects.
Ability to work effectively and be flexible in a fastpaced, highvolume professional environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Experience in export controls, compliance, and/or academic research.

Work Schedule

Monday
Friday, 8 am 5 pm.

Salary Information
Level 26

Exempt Hiring Ranges

Special Instructions to Applicants

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancyrelated condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action._

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