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Job Posting Title:

Export Control Specialist

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM ORED - CO - Compliance (Quinesha P Morgan (00007199))

Work Location:

0150 Robert Lee Himes Hall

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

The Export Control Specialist supports Louisiana State University's mission to foster a culture of compliance and advance research and innovation, while ensuring compliance with federal export control regulations. This position is responsible for the administration, coordination, and management of activities related to export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions. The Export Control Specialist will develop and implement policies, assess research and collaborations for compliance risk, and advise faculty, staff, and administrators on complex export control issues to enable compliant global research engagement.

Job Responsibilities:

Compliance Management: Interpret and apply U.S. export control regulations (EAR, ITAR, OFAC) to research, technology transfer, procurement, travel, and international collaborations. (25%)

Licensing and Documentation: Prepare, submit, and manage export license applications and technology control plans (TCPs) as required. (15%)

Research Support: Review proposals, contracts, and subawards for export control implications and advise principal investigators (PIs) and administrators on appropriate safeguards.

Policy Development: Contribute to the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of LSU's export control and research security policies and procedures. (15%)

Education & Training: Develop and deliver export control training and outreach programs for LSU faculty, staff, and students. (10%)

Risk Assessment: Conduct reviews of international shipments, foreign visitors, and international research agreements to ensure compliance with federal regulations. (10%)

Coordination: Collaborate with internal partners in Sponsored Programs, Technology Transfer, Research Security, IT Security, Global Engagement, and Legal Affairs to identify and manage export control risks. (10%)

Record keeping: Maintain documentation and records in accordance with federal and institutional requirements to support audits and investigations. (10%)

Other duties as assigned. (5%)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 3 years experience

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply--a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree, Ph.D., or J.D. from an accredited institution
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in higher education administration or federally funded research compliance.
• Familiarity with research security, controlled unclassified information (CUI), and federal contract requirements (e.g., DFARS, NIST 800-171) and H1B visa clearance. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with demonstrated ability to provide guidance on complex regulatory issues.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references including name, title, phone number, and e-mail address.

Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required before hiring.

Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to pre-employment screenings in accordance with University Policy as required and RS:17 screenings (https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?p=y&d=1297548).

For questions or concerns about updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Dr. Quinesha Morgan at qperry2@lsu.edu

Posting Date:

December 3, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

March 30, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check- An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits- LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university's ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.