Export Control Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Export Control and Compliance Manger reports to the Assistant Vice President for Research Compliance & Security and is responsible for implementing, overseeing and helping to develop and update the university’s export control compliance program 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:

• 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.
• Serve as a resource to as well as develop and implement compliance training programs for faculty, students, staff and/or other stakeholders as appropriate.
• 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.
• Contribute to continued development and updates to the university’s compliance programs based upon the most up-to-date regulations and standards.
• Maintain appropriate records for export control compliance and audit.
• Other duties as assigned, particularly to support compliance activities related to export control, research security, human and animal research committees, and emerging regulatory risk areas.

Additional Position Information:

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) is a plus.

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 April 3, 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.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

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

Cindy Harm

Email:

[email protected]

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The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

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The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our

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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.

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Benefits

The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our

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