Assistant Director Export Control and Research Security

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking an Assistant Director Export Control and Research Security for the Office for Research. This role leads outreach, education, and quality assurance to strengthen research security and export control across Rutgers.

The ideal candidate will develop educational programs, engage stakeholders, and ensure compliance for federal funds, with opportunities for hybrid work and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing educational programs, communications initiatives, stakeholder engagement strategies, or compliance‑related outreach programs.
• Experience with sponsored projects administration of federal funds, preferably in higher education.
• Ability to prioritize, plan and analyze and execute multiple export control activities.
• Ability to develop and give presentations to faculty, staff, and other groups on export control and research security.

Responsibilities

• Leads outreach, education, communication, and quality assurance initiatives related to research security and export control.
• Promotes awareness of federal regulatory requirements and responsible research practices across Rutgers University.
• Leads QA and continuous improvement for Research Security and Export Control programs, including monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Export control

Research security

Public speaking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Assistant Director Export Control and Research Security

Job Category: Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department: Research Regulatory Affairs

Overview: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Assistant Director Export Control and Research Security for the Office for Research. The Office for Research's mission is to support the research, scholarship, and creative endeavors of all Rutgers faculty. The Office accomplishes its mission by convening with academic and research leaders, providing integrated, user-focused resources, services, and tools, and partnering with faculty.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Supports the university's research compliance mission by leading outreach, education, communication, and quality assurance initiatives related to research security and export control.
• Plays a key role in promoting institutional awareness of federal regulatory requirements and advancing a culture of responsible and secure research across Rutgers University.
• Leads quality assurance and continuous improvement activities for the Research Security and Export Control programs, including compliance monitoring, assessment of program effectiveness, development of metrics and reporting, drafting and negotiating export control contract clauses with federal and corporate sponsors of research and identification of opportunities to strengthen institutional controls and processes.

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: 07

• Minimum Salary: 94492
• Mid Range Salary: 119604
• Maximum Salary: 144715

Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status: Full Time

Standard Hours: 37.50

Daily Work Shift: Day

Work Arrangement: Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description: Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum 5 years of experience in a decision‑making position with extensive experience in export control compliance, contract review and negotiation. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience developing educational programs, communications initiatives, stakeholder engagement strategies, or compliance‑related outreach programs.
• Experience with sponsored projects administration of federal funds, preferably in an institution of higher education.
• Ability to prioritize, plan and analyze and execute multiple and complex export control related activities.
• Ability to develop and give presentations to faculty, staff, and other groups who require information on export control and research security.
• Direct experience in export control or research security
• Technical knowledge, broad and flexible enough to assist researchers in determining the export control compliance implications of project technologies, deliverables, presentations, publications and personnel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified export control officer.
• JD degree.
• Experience developing metrics, reports, dashboards, quality improvement initiatives, or compliance performance measures.
• Demonstrated proficiency in evaluating and applying artificial intelligence, automation, and emerging digital technologies to enhance program effectiveness, operational efficiency, communications, quality assurance, compliance oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Equipment Utilized:

• No special equipment will be used other than a standard personal computer and access to existing University databases.
• There will be a requirement to use an existing special software program installed on a secure computer to engage the U.S. Department of State and allows restricted access.
• The individual will need to gain approved access to this software from the U.S. Department of State as a registered user.
• In addition, the individual will help establish parameters defining an Export Control database/research and order applicable software.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Office environment

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST1872

Posting Open Date: 09/30/2026

Regional Campus: Rutgers University‑New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Off Campus

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Pre‑employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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