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University of Florida

Associate Director, Research Security and Export Control Officer

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Research

🗓️ October 14th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Florida is hiring an Associate Director, Research Security and Export Control Officer. The role involves overseeing the university's export control compliance program, managing research security efforts including international engagement reviews, and developing policies, training materials, and strategic plans to ensure ethical and compliant research practices.

Highlights
  • Serve as the Empowered Official for Export Controls, managing compliance with ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and DOE regulations.
  • Oversee export control license applications and Technology Control Plans.
  • Lead research security risk assessment and mitigation, including reviews of international collaborations.
  • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and training for export control and research security compliance.
  • Provide outreach and education on ethical research conduct to faculty, staff, and students.
  • Supervise and mentor three professional Compliance Analysts and other department staff.
  • Required qualifications: Master’s degree plus four years relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree plus six years relevant experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include leadership skills, export control experience in academia, and science, engineering, or legal background.
  • Salary is commensurate with experience and education.
  • Collaborate with university administrators to monitor program effectiveness and ensure compliance with federal and state policies.