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Director Of Export Control/Export Control Officer

West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Director of Export Control/Export Control Officer. This role is primarily responsible for implementing and maintaining the West Virginia University Export Control Compliance Program addressing all applicable export control and trade sanction laws and regulations. This position collaborates with key individuals and offices across the University and is up-to-date with the current and evolving export control requirements and guidelines. The Director of Export Control reports to the Associate Vice President for Research Integrity, Compliance, and Security in the Research Office.

West Virginia University offers generous benefits, including a 37.5-hour work week, 13 paid holidays, 24 annual leave days per year, 18 sick days per year, a range of health insurance and other benefits, and a 401(a) retirement savings with a 6% employee contribution match.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as "Empowered Official" for the University.
• Provide guidance to faculty, staff, students, and administration on decisions related to import/export control; serve as point of contact for all export control related matters.
• Establish Project Technology Control Plans.
• Determine equipment classifications.
• Determine licensing exceptions or requirements.
• Screen end users, end use, and countries for exported technology.
• Determine travel requirements for embargoed and sanctioned countries.
• Screen subcontractors and visitors to controlled University facilities.
• Draft and maintain policies, training manuals, website resources, and a manual of standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and export control and trade sanctions compliance throughout the University, including divisional campuses.
• Work with the University's Office of International Programs, Office of International Students and Scholars, Office of Sponsored Programs, Legal Affairs and General Counsel, and other offices and units on export control and trade sanction laws and regulations in support of the...

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or veteran status.