Job Description
The Research Security Specialist will support the Director of Research Ethics and Compliance in the execution of a comprehensive research security and compliance program with a primary focus on research security and export controls. This position works with faculty and researchers to assist them in compliance with these areas related to their institutional responsibilities, research and sponsored projects. The Research Security Specialist will back up the Director in other areas of the research security program (i.e. conflict of interest and disclosure to federal sponsor agencies). This position will also provide support to the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC). This position acts as the liaison between faculty, staff and the Office of Research Ethics and Compliance regarding export controls and research security. The position acts as a coordinator of office policies and procedures for Research Ethics & Compliance at the instruction of the Director of Research Ethics & Compliance.
Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:
Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
Paid benefit time
Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Two years (24 months) of professional level work experience in research, research administration, and/or another relevant field (export compliance, foreign influence reviews, sponsored program administration, etc.) which included:
a. Successful project management, administration, and database management
b. Using data management programs, including form design, process development, and implementation
The following skills and/or abilities:
a. demonstrated exemplary customer service, diplomacy, and tact working with faculty, students, staff, and/or the general public
b. strong communication skills, both written and oral
c. proficiency with commonly used software and ability to become proficient with applicable databases and online systems
d. ability to work independently and to exercise discretion and judgment in sensitive and potentially controversial matters
Preferred Qualifications
Collaborative working style and team player
Professional level work experience with federal regulatory requirements or research compliance experience as they relate to research security including foreign influence and export controls.
The following skills and/or abilities:
a. ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge of research security and export control regulations, including EAR, ITAR, and OFAC
b. demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
c. good organizational and system skills and superb attention to detail
d. demonstrated ability to generate complex reports using database programs
Salary
$55,000 - $65,000 annual, combined with an excellent benefits package
Links
ISU Jobs Website
Contact Information
| University/Agency
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Illinois State University
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| Department/College
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Human Resources
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| Contact
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Kira Shelton
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| Phone Number
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309-438-8311
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| Address
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718 W College Ave
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| Comments
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