Boston College Introduction
Job Description
The Research Compliance Specialist will provide critical
support for compliance programs overseen by the Boston College Office of the
Vice Provost for Research’s Office of Research Security, Integrity, and
Compliance (RSIC), as well as the University’s Foreign Influence Working Group
and its subcommittees. Because there are significant criminal,
civil, and administrative penalties for violating export control, sanctions,
and research security laws, and complying with these laws in an academic
setting presents unique challenges, the support provided by the Research
Compliance Specialist is critically important.
The
Research Compliance Specialist will report to the Associate Director of Export
Control and Sanctions Compliance and support the Boston College Export Controls
and Sanctions Program by: screening and classifying outgoing international
shipments; reviewing international travel by faculty, staff and students;
screening foreign nationals on campus; identifying research and scientific
equipment that require the implementation of Technology Control Plans and other
safeguards; maintaining compliance records and documentation in accordance with
regulatory requirements; and completing other duties as assigned.
The
Research Compliance Specialist will also work directly with the Director of
Research Security, Integrity, and Compliance, to support the Boston College
Research Security Program and the University’s Foreign Influence Working Group
(FIWG). The Research Compliance Specialist’s duties will include:
assisting with drafting of federally-mandated Risk Mitigation Plans; assisting
with internal inquiries and investigations of alleged Research Security
violations; monitoring research grant proposals to identify researchers
applying for federal funding; tracking and maintaining research compliance
training records; attending FIWG quarterly meetings and subcommittee meetings,
drafting meeting summaries, and tracking action items.
Requirements
Proactive initiative to identify, navigate, and propose
solutions to complex problems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to apply technical scientific
information and varied facts against complex federal regulations to identify
compliance issues.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional
teamwork and stakeholder interaction.
Detail-oriented organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple
projects, deadlines, and tasks simultaneously.
Complete honesty and integrity, maintaining confidentiality and handling
sensitive information with tact and discretion.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required; preferably in a STEM field.
The Research Compliant Specialist will be expected to obtain Export Compliance
Professional (ECoP®) Certification within six months of hire.
A minimum of one to three years of work experience in an office setting,
preferably at an academic or research institution.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines,
and produce finished work products that reflect attention to detail.
Experience working both as an individual contributor and as part of a team is
preferred.
Occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary due to the volume and/or
urgency of compliance activity and other University requirements and
priorities.
Title and salary commensurate with relevant experience based on the following
titles and full-time equivalent hiring ranges:
Senior Research Compliance Specialist: 5+ years of
professional related experience - $68,950 - $86,200
Research Compliance Specialist: 1-5 years professional
related experience - $62,350 - $77,950
Closing Statement
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.
Job Description
The Research Compliance Specialist will provide critical
support for compliance programs overseen by the Boston College Office of the
Vice Provost for Research’s Office of Research Security, Integrity, and
Compliance (RSIC), as well as the University’s Foreign Influence Working Group
and its subcommittees. Because there are significant criminal,
civil, and administrative penalties for violating export control, sanctions,
and research security laws, and complying with these laws in an academic
setting presents unique challenges, the support provided by the Research
Compliance Specialist is critically important.
The
Research Compliance Specialist will report to the Associate Director of Export
Control and Sanctions Compliance and support the Boston College Export Controls
and Sanctions Program by: screening and classifying outgoing international
shipments; reviewing international travel by faculty, staff and students;
screening foreign nationals on campus; identifying research and scientific
equipment that require the implementation of Technology Control Plans and other
safeguards; maintaining compliance records and documentation in accordance with
regulatory requirements; and completing other duties as assigned.
The
Research Compliance Specialist will also work directly with the Director of
Research Security, Integrity, and Compliance, to support the Boston College
Research Security Program and the University’s Foreign Influence Working Group
(FIWG). The Research Compliance Specialist’s duties will include:
assisting with drafting of federally-mandated Risk Mitigation Plans; assisting
with internal inquiries and investigations of alleged Research Security
violations; monitoring research grant proposals to identify researchers
applying for federal funding; tracking and maintaining research compliance
training records; attending FIWG quarterly meetings and subcommittee meetings,
drafting meeting summaries, and tracking action items.
Requirements
Proactive initiative to identify, navigate, and propose
solutions to complex problems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to apply technical scientific
information and varied facts against complex federal regulations to identify
compliance issues.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional
teamwork and stakeholder interaction.
Detail-oriented organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple
projects, deadlines, and tasks simultaneously.
Complete honesty and integrity, maintaining confidentiality and handling
sensitive information with tact and discretion.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required; preferably in a STEM field.
The Research Compliant Specialist will be expected to obtain Export Compliance
Professional (ECoP®) Certification within six months of hire.
A minimum of one to three years of work experience in an office setting,
preferably at an academic or research institution.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines,
and produce finished work products that reflect attention to detail.
Experience working both as an individual contributor and as part of a team is
preferred.
Occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary due to the volume and/or
urgency of compliance activity and other University requirements and
priorities.
Title and salary commensurate with relevant experience based on the following
titles and full-time equivalent hiring ranges:
Senior Research Compliance Specialist: 5+ years of
professional related experience - $68,950 - $86,200
Research Compliance Specialist: 1-5 years professional
related experience - $62,350 - $77,950
Closing Statement
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
- Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.