Director of Research Ethics & Compliance and Export Control Officer (0374U), Research Administration

Director of Research Ethics & Compliance and Export Control Officer (0374U), Research Administration About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley , we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff, who are among the most talented and accomplished anywhere, including Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and MacArthur Fellows. Since our founding in 1868, we have been an engine for innovation - driving intellectual, economic, and social progress that benefits California, the U.S., and beyond. Together, we change the world. At Berkeley, the best careers are built on a foundation of continuous learning and growth . We actively support professional development by providing all full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours of paid time per year and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups. We invite applicants who are inspired by our Principles of Community and who are eager to be part of our exciting Strategic Plan , which charts Berkeley's next era of excellence. Learn more about some of our accomplishments at Points of Pride . Departmental Overview The Office of Research Administration & Compliance (RAC) works with faculty, staff, and students across UC Berkeley to catalyze, support, and safeguard research and innovation. Ensuring research compliance, safety, and security across the university is a key priority because the overall success of the research enterprise depends on the highest standards of ethics, compliance, and integrity. Position Summary The Director of Research Ethics & Compliance and Export Control Officer is the university's expert on export control compliance and serves as a senior member of the Research Security team with responsibilities spanning conflicts of interest, responsible conduct of research, and support for foreign engagement compliance. Reporting to the Executive Director of Research Security, the Director manages the university's Export Control program, staffs and advises the Conflicts of Interest Committee, and provides expert consultation across the research compliance portfolio. This position serves as the day-to-day Export Control Officer for UC Berkeley, responsible for the full lifecycle of export control compliance - from classification and screening through Technology Control Plans, deemed export analysis, OFAC sanctions compliance, and PI consultation. The Director supervises the export control analyst and COI coordinator, collaborates with the RCR coordinator and other research compliance staff, and is expected to operate with substantial independence on routine and moderately complex export control matters from the outset. The Director works collaboratively with the Vice Chancellor for Research Office, Office of Ethics Risk and Compliance, Research Security, Information Security, Information Technology, Controller's Office, Audit and Advisory Services, Office of Legal Affairs, Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, Sponsored Projects Office, and Berkeley Regional Services to ensure compliance with university policies and federal requirements. The Director interacts with employees at all levels of the university - from graduate students to Deans - and tailors analysis and communications to each audience. The Director accomplishes a wide variety of tasks with considerable independence and must exercise discretion in applying policies and procedures using professional judgment in a manner consistent with Berkeley's culture. The Director ensures safeguards for the flow of sensitive and confidential information. The Director assists the Executive Director of Research Security with confidential investigations and implementation of new compliance programs or requirements as directed. Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is November 23, 2026. For full consideration…

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