Boston College IntroductionFounded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.
Job DescriptionThe Research Compliance Assistant is part of the VPR’s Office of Research Security, Integrity, and Compliance staff, will report to the Associate Director of Export Control and Sanctions Compliance, and will provide assistance with: screening international shipments; reviewing international travel by faculty and staff; screening foreign nationals on campus; identifying activities and equipment that requires Technology Control Plans; and maintaining compliance records and documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
The Research Compliance Assistant will support the activities of faculty, staff, and graduate students, and help ensure the University’s compliance with federal laws governing export controls as they relate to international collaborations, international travel, international shipping, procurement of scientific equipment, and foreign nationals on campus. The Research Compliance Assistant will also support the University’s compliance with federal research security statutes, regulations, and policies, and the activities of the Boston College Foreign Influence Working Group.
The Research Compliance Assistant will need to work with a variety of stakeholders, including faculty and research staff, and will need to ensure that the University’s activities are compliant with federal requirements while simultaneously ensuring that academic and business activities are properly supported. Many of the Research Compliance Assistant’s responsibilities (e.g. screening foreign travel and reviewing international shipments) will involve a high volume of work with a very short suspense.
Hiring Range: $24.92/hr to $31.15/hr. Pay rate commensurate with relevant experience.
RequirementsThe Research Compliance Assistant is required to possess the following competencies:
1. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand and apply complex federal regulations and identify compliance issues impacting University activities.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and a wide variety of stakeholders.
3. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with tact and discretion.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is preferred.
Cover letter is required.
Closing StatementBoston 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. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/diversity.
Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.
