Export Control Manager

Job Summary:

The Export Control Office and Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison was established to ensure compliance with United States export control laws. Export control laws can apply to many activities incidental to the education and research missions at UW-Madison. These activities include research with proprietary industry technology, international shipments of advanced scientific equipment and biological materials, participating in international research collaborations, space-related research, international travel, and use of computer software with encryption features.

The Export Control Manager will assist the Director of Research Security Program in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research in ensuring that research and services completed at the UW-Madison are conducted in a manner compliant with federal export control regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Responsibilities: Serves as the institutional compliance officer for one or more laws that affect institutional-level activities. Develops institution-wide policies, maintains compliance data, and oversees the compliance program and affiliated staff. Develops and delivers training, monitors institutional risk, and communicates risk and remediation strategies to leadership to ensure compliance with institutional policies and/or laws and regulations.

• 5% Develops and maintains institutional and operating policies and procedures to ensure compliance
• 10% Directs operational activities and staffing resources for compliance implementation, including outreach, support, and/or investigations
• 10% Oversees, develops and participates in activities designed to raise awareness of the law(s) and its purpose
• 5% Provides consultation for resolution of policy violations that involve students, employees, visitors, guests of the institution and/or applicants
• 40% Serves as a subject matter expert for affiliated matters for internal and external stakeholders
• 30% Provides guidance and oversight to university personnel compliance, policies, and procedures
  
  

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Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

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Education:

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred

Juris Doctor or Master's degree

Qualifications:

Required:

• Experience interpreting and implementing government regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience with export control and research security regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and management skills.
• Technical or scientific background.
• Website maintenance.
  
  

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position will require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $88,000 Maximum $125,000 ANNUAL (12 months)

Depending On Qualifications

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Additional Information:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply:

To apply for the position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be required to submit a cover letter and resume highlighting your qualifications as they relate to this position. Cover letters will be used as a writing sample to determine the best-qualified applicants. All applications materials must be received through our online system.

Contact:

Hannah Rickey

hrickey@wisc.edu

608-262-1250

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Compliance Admin (Inst)(CP092)

Department(s):

A34-OVCR/ADMIN/RESRCH COMPLIANCE

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

295338-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

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