Conflict of Interest/Export Control Manager
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the oldest technological institute in the English speaking world, is a private, research university in Troy, New York. Rensselaer is currently undergoing unprecedented growth in both faculty and research activities. Rensselaer employees are rewarded through a competitive compensation package, an exceptional benefits plan, professional growth and development, and a technologically advanced work environment.
The Division of Human Resources and the Office of General Counsel at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY have partnered in the creation of a new position of Conflict of Interest/Export Control Manager. The incumbent will develop and implement strategic initiatives to manage the Institute-wide Conflict of Interest and Commitment and Export Control Programs.
The Manager will serve as the single point-of-contact for the development and implementation of Conflict of Interest and Commitment management plans as well as Export Control compliance, and is expected to consistently review plans in accordance with federal, state and Agency regulatory requirements.
The Manager will coordinate all activities through the Office of the General Counsel and the Division of Human Resources and will work with other relevant portfolios, including the Office of the Provost, the Office of the Vice President for Research, the five (5) Academic Schools, the Division of Finance, and the Division of Student Life. In addition, the incumbent will be a resource for the Institute-wide Conflict of Interest Committee.
The Manager will provide information regarding research compliance, financial conflicts of interest and commitment, export control and the associated assessments of risk in these areas.
The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree, such as a J.D. or a Ph.D.in engineering or a life sciences discipline, as well as ten (10) or more years of experience working in a U.S. research university environment. Experience in the development of educational and communication materials for a wide variety of university constituencies is also highly desired. Minimally, candidates must possess a Bachelors Degree in a related field and ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in conflict of interest; export control; licensing; and/or research compliance.
*In order to comply with applicable export control laws and regulations, only candidates who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents of the U.S. will be considered.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse population. The incumbent will work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.
To be considered, qualified candidates shall apply online at https://rpijobs.rpi.edu, using job #20120109.
We welcome candidates who will bring diverse intellectual, geographical, gender and ethnic perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
