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Research Compliance Analyst - Research Security & Export Control

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Denton, TX

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Research

🗓️ October 31st, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

University of North Texas is hiring a Research Compliance Analyst - Research Security & Export Control. The role involves managing research security and export control functions, conducting compliance reviews, coordinating training programs, reviewing international shipping requests, and ensuring adherence to research security requirements for international travel. The analyst reports directly to the Director of Ethics & International Research Compliance.

Highlights
  • Manages research security and export control compliance, including visual compliance checks and international shipping reviews.
  • Coordinates campus-wide training on research security, export control Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR), and foreign travel.
  • Develops educational training tools and compliance forms to support research security and export control requirements.
  • Acts as liaison between researchers and compliance officers to resolve research security issues.
  • Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint, basic website content management, and statistical operations.
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Public Administration, or a related field plus three years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Preferred experience includes work in higher education research administration.
  • Reports to the Director of Ethics & International Research Compliance within the Division of Research & Innovation.
  • Position is security sensitive and involves sedentary office work primarily requiring effective communication skills.
  • Salary is commensurate with experience and the role is eligible for Teachers Retirement System benefits.

Research Compliance Analyst - Research Security & Export Control Full Description

Title: Research Compliance Analyst - Research Security & Export Control
Employee Classification: Research Compliance Analyst
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Research & Innovation
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Research & Innovation
Department: UNT-Rsrch Supp Integrity & Compli-190200
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary
The Research Integrity and Compliance (RIC) unit within the Division of Research & Innovation is committed to serving, educating, and supporting the UNT research community by assuring the Institution and investigators are conducting research in compliance with local, state and federal regulations, and university policies and procedures. RIC administers and oversees UNT's research compliance programs, including but not limited to: IRB, IACUC, COi, Export Controls, and RCR

Position Overview
The Research Compliance Analyst is a staff position within the Division of Research & Innovation - Research Integrity & Compliance unit that provides administrative oversight of research compliance. The Research Compliance Analyst position is designated to manage Research Security and Export Control, including responsibility for: reviewing and processing visual compliance checks, coordinating campus-wide trainings for research security, export control RCR, and foreign travel training; reviewing international shipping requests; and managing electronic device authorization checklists for compliance with international travel research security requirements. The Research Compliance Analyst position reports to the Director, Ethics & International Research Compliance.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Public Administration or related field and three years professional business administration work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Ability to understand, analyze and communicate effectively with faculty and administrators regarding human subject research.
* Ability to handle multiple, time-critical tasks.
* Ability to respond to and resolve routine inquiries or complaints from faculty and staff.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, website content construction, communication and basic statistical operations.
* Effective written and oral communication skills.
* Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in higher education research administration.

Job Duties
Reviews and manages potential conflicts with international research collaborations to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.Serves as liaison between Research Security & Export Control Officer, Director, Ethics & International Research Compliance, and researchers to resolve moderately complex issues regarding research security and export control issues. Develops educational training tools for delivery of campus-wide training required for research security and export control to ensure compliance with all university, state, and federal regulations and policies.Develops and implements research compliance forms and web content updates for research security and export controls to inform and educate university researchers of changes in regulatory requirements and responsibilities. Other duties and special projects as assigned by supervisor.
 
Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information.Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8-5 Hybrid -An occasional requirement to be on campus
Driving University Vehicle No
Security Sensitive This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
 
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EEO Statement
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