Assistant Director Export Control and Research Security

Rutgers, International; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid vacation & holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits (tuition)

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, invites applications for the role of Assistant Director Export Control and Research Security in the Office for Research. You will lead outreach, education, and compliance efforts in export controls and research security to support secure, compliant sponsored research programs.

The position emphasizes policy development, metrics, training, and collaboration with faculty and sponsors to ensure institutional controls meet federal requirements while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years in a decision‑making role with extensive export control compliance experience.
• Experience in education/outreach programs related to research security and export control.
• Ability to develop metrics and present compliance information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead outreach, education, and quality assurance initiatives related to research security and export control.
• Promote awareness of federal regulatory requirements and a culture of compliant research at Rutgers.
• Oversee program quality, monitoring, reporting, and contractual clauses with sponsors.

Skills

Export control compliance

Contract review

Negotiation

Educational program development

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Assistant Director Export Control and Research Security

Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant Director Export Control and Research Security

Job Category

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

Department

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

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 07

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 94492.000

Mid Range Salary

Mid Range Salary 119604.000

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 144715.000

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.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

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

Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

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.

Certifications/Licenses

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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Office environment

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST1872

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 09/30/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Off Campus

City

City Piscataway

State

State NJ

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a decision-making position with extensive experience in export control compliance, contract review and negotiation, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that may be substituted for the degree requirement?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents

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