Position Information

Payroll Title: RSCH CMPLNC ANL 4

UC Job Code: 006231

Job Open Date: 2/8/23

Application Review Begins: 2/24/23

Department Code (Name): RESD

Percentage of Time: 100

Union Code: 99 - Non-represented (PPSM)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Grade Type/Grade: 23

Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range*: Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair; equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $75,800 to $149,600 /yr. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $75,800 to $100,000 /yr.

Work Location: Cheadle Hall - 3227

Working Days/Hours: M-F, 8am - 5pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement: Fully Remote (Occasional travel to campus up to 10%)

Special Instructions

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement

The Office of Research (OR) enhances the mission of the university by supporting research with these activities: fostering and enabling research development; disseminating information on extramural funding opportunities; soliciting and accepting contracts and grants in support of research; administering Organized Research Units (ORUs); and coordinating and supporting various research compliance committees.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties

This position is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, monitoring, and communicating an effective export control, licensing, and compliance program at UCSB. The campus Export Control Officer (ECO) is the primary point of contact for internal and external inquiries regarding export compliance. Under the general direction of the Research Integrity Director, the ECO leads and coordinates institution-wide initiatives to interpret, communicate, and apply federal export control laws and regulations to research and non-research-related activities.

The ECO develops a wide variety of export control educational and training materials tailored for different audiences across campus, including faculty, staff, and students, and conducts educational and training sessions for various constituencies. Responsible for export compliance at the University, including review and approval of University technology control plans, and research proposals and contracts where export control regulations or terms are applicable. Applies for export control licenses when necessary. Works with appropriate units on campus, identifies the inventory of equipment on campus which might trigger export control compliance obligations. Serves as a designated point of contact and resource for University researchers, administrators and sponsors, regularly responding to requests for information, analysis of export compliance, and review of related contract provisions. Develops and maintains a working knowledge of research specific conflict of interest regulations and policies. Serves as primary backup to the Conflict of Interest Coordinator in the Office of Research.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Qualifications

5-7 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in an academic environment.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory conviction history background check.
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Job Functions/Percentage of Time/Duties

Export Control Manage: 85%

Implements export control policies and proposes new organization-wide export control procedures. Applies advanced research compliance concepts, interprets and applies a wide variety of highly complex policies, regulations and guidelines governing research compliance and/or disclosures. Establishes, implements and maintains campus export control compliance policies, procedures and systems, including obtaining licenses. Evaluates potential export control risks and develops solutions to eliminate or minimize those risks. Develops Control Plans for controlled technologies or restricted entities located both on and off campus.

Provides leadership and direction to the campus community in export control compliance. Builds and fosters a continuing program of outreach, training and cooperation with other departments and offices on campus with regard to export control compliance. Leads the campus Export Control Workgroup, including determining membership based on an export control risk analysis, providing policy updates to members and briefing members on pertinent and current export control issues. Plans meetings, drafts agendas, and keeps meeting minutes.

Regularly develops or oversees development and delivery of specialized export control training for departments and individuals in the campus research community. Conducts outreach to University research administrators, faculty and staff regarding international research, the transfer of materials, restrictions of foreign nationals in labs, publication restrictions, and other areas of export control compliance. Develops and implements a communication strategy regarding relevant contracting, licensing of materials, and access issues. Develops and maintains strategic relationships.

In coordination with the Director of Research Integrity, interacts with federal government for review, record keeping and adherence to published regulations. Responsible for managing University compliance with federal export control regulations, including evaluating situations and making determinations regarding the interpretation and application of relevant export control regulations, and applying for licenses when necessary. Works closely with the export control staff at UCOP to track and facilitate UCSB ITAR license applications through the application process, from initial review to application submission and through agency license determination. Coordinates retention of export control documentation and responsible for all export license-related records retention.

Reviews, analyzes and classifies all export-controlled technology or physical items for research gifts, proposals, grants, contracts and research. Facilitates determination of ECCNs or ITAR classifications in coordination with faculty and vendors, including requesting guidance from the Department of Commerce or State when necessary. Determines when export licenses are required and the availability of export license exemptions and exceptions. In coordination with the Director of Research Integrity, manages complicated export licensing and institutional registration processes to obtain any licenses required by federal regulation. Works with UC-approved freight forwarders to ensure that proper documentation accompanies shipments. Coordinates and conducts restricted party screenings and product/technology assessments using export control compliance software modules as related to EAR, ITAR and OFAC. Uses appropriate software to conduct screens, monitor screening program on campus, and general audit reports. Manages the relationship with the vendor of the export compliance software.

Provides direction to faculty and staff in order to maximize compliance with export control statutory and regulatory requirements; reviews and suggests improvements to administrative policies where appropriate. Reviews and determines export compliance risk and mitigation options for research gifts, proposals, grants, contracts and research to comply with laws, regulations and University policies. Works closely with business offices, departments, and contracts offices regarding the identification of awards that may require monitoring for export control purposes.

Special Projects & Advisory Support: 15%

Identifies and communicates to the Director of Research Integrity emerging research compliance regulations or areas of research concern for the campus and potential risk and impact areas.

Independently researches, analyzes and summarizes new and complex agency rules and regulations. Reviews, recommends and communicates additions or changes to mandated requirements and communicates these changes to stakeholders. Helps develop and organize any training activities for the division and the campus community including developing training materials, and organizing and leading informational meetings.

Participates in local and national forums relating to export research compliance, and monitors issues facing researchers, organization oversight committees, the institution and national groups. Periodically reviews and updates public-facing guidance in the areas concerning procedures and guidance documents for export control and any other research compliance areas, as needed. Drafts and maintains standard operating procedures. Develops forms and other procedures that integrate and streamline processes both within the Office of Research and in collaboration with other units across campus. Develops and maintains a working knowledge of the Financial Conflict of Interest in Research program, and serves as the primary backup for the Conflict of Interest Coordinator. Works closely with the Conflict of Interest Coordinator to advise faculty and staff regarding outside activities and relationships that have export control related implications.

Vaccinations Programs – Including SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19)

Vaccination Program

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs – With Interim Amendments. As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit:

• UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information

https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information

• University of California Policy on Vaccinations – With Interim Amendments

https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

• August 5, 2021 California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Order (Heath Care Worker Vaccine Requirement)

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Order-of-the-State-Public-Health-Officer-Health-Care-Worker-Vaccine-Requirement.aspx

• Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel, Students, or Trainees under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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