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Get Access To All JobsDepartment: Research Compliance Services-620200
Career Area: Research Professionals
Posting Open Date: 04/27/2026
Application Deadline: 05/11/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title: Assistant Director, Export Compliance and Research Security
Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number: 20053377
Vacancy ID: NF0009706
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent
FTE: 1
Hours per week: 40
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: Dependent on Qualifications
Proposed Start Date: 06/01/2026
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nationâs top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Research Compliance Services (RCS) supports the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR). RCS enables and protects UNC-Chapel Hill's $1 billion research enterprise by ensuring adherence to applicable regulations, policies, and ethical standards. In alignment with the OVCR's mission to grow and support research through strategic leadership, infrastructure development, and external engagement, our unit provides essential oversight and guidance to facilitate compliant research practices. By working collaboratively with researchers and administrative units, we help mitigate risk, promote integrity, and uphold the standards necessary to advance the Universityâs varied and interdisciplinary research portfolio.
Position Summary
Internal posting for permanent and SHRA time-limited employees of UNC-Chapel Hill only.
The Office of Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) is seeking a candidate for the position of Assistant Director for Export Compliance and Research Security (âAssistant Directorâ). The Assistant Director serves as an additional senior-level subject matter expert for the University Export Compliance (EC) and Research Security (RS) Programs (âProgramsâ) to ensure institutional compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations and sanctions, Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), and other applicable laws and regulations (including but not limited to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Department of Energy regulations, Controlled Unclassified Information and other data security regulations, National Security Presidential Memorandum 33, CHIPS & Science Act of 2022, National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAAs), and federal sponsor requirements) protecting national security, foreign policy, and economic interests of the United States.
The Assistant Director assists the Director in the management, oversight, and dispensation of the Programs. The Position responsibilities require the application of relevant laws and regulations, as well as institutional policies and procedures, while maintaining and protecting core academic values such as free speech and collaboration. The Assistant Directorâs responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement relevant institutional policies, processes, and business tools; monitor developments in applicable laws, regulations, and government policies.
- Perform programmatic audits and institutional risk assessments, analyze activity trends.
- Supervise more junior staff.
- Review projects, foreign collaborations, solicitation guidelines, and various legal agreements governing Universityâs research activity for potential EC and RS issues.
- Process international transactions of regular and increased complexity (travel, physical exports, telework, visa requests, affiliate requests, foreign visits, government reporting, Electronic Export Information filing, etc.).
- Draft and manage Technology Control Plans (TCPs) and faculty attestations to implement required EC and RS controls.
- Export/import classification of items and information, as applicable (ECCN, USML Category, Schedule B, Harmonized Schedule).
- Restricted party screening (RPS) and alert adjudication.
- Liaise with various levels of U.S Government on EC and RS matters; prepare and submit commodity jurisdiction/classification requests and license applications to government agencies, and other documentation in congruence with applicable laws and regulations.
- Promote the Programs through campus-wide outreach, including: drafting communications related to the Programs; developing and delivering training content; developing and maintaining programmatic resources such as forms, guidance documents, and webpages.
- Support and advise faculty and administrative staff on various EC and RS matters.
- Work cooperatively with the University schools, departments, key administrative units, and external parties on various EC and RS matters; participate in and/or lead relevant campus working groups and committees.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or professional-level background in sponsored research administration, will accept a relevant Bachelorâs degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Experience in sponsored research administration and compliance in a higher education setting and involvement in international activities from a compliance and guidance standpoint.
- Ability to assess and resolve unprecedented problems that require application of relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
- Excellent, demonstrated project management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, quickly acquire new skills, make critical decisions, multitask, and foster relationships with clients and customers at varying levels internal and external to the University.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to make effective recommendations and decisions and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Proficiency with software products required for the dispensation of the position duties, such as Visual Compliance, RAMSeS, Concur, Microsoft Office, RASR, Dimensions or equivalent system, custom business management tools utilized by the Programs, etc.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Experience managing workflows and developing process improvements in an office environment.
- Knowledge of training programs and various technological methods for delivering training and disseminating information.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Department: Research Compliance Services-620200
Career Area: Research Professionals
Posting Open Date: 04/27/2026
Application Deadline: 05/11/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title: Assistant Director, Export Compliance and Research Security
Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number: 20053377
Vacancy ID: NF0009706
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent
FTE: 1
Hours per week: 40
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: Dependent on Qualifications
Proposed Start Date: 06/01/2026
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nationâs top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Research Compliance Services (RCS) supports the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR). RCS enables and protects UNC-Chapel Hill's $1 billion research enterprise by ensuring adherence to applicable regulations, policies, and ethical standards. In alignment with the OVCR's mission to grow and support research through strategic leadership, infrastructure development, and external engagement, our unit provides essential oversight and guidance to facilitate compliant research practices. By working collaboratively with researchers and administrative units, we help mitigate risk, promote integrity, and uphold the standards necessary to advance the Universityâs varied and interdisciplinary research portfolio.
Position Summary
Internal posting for permanent and SHRA time-limited employees of UNC-Chapel Hill only.
The Office of Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) is seeking a candidate for the position of Assistant Director for Export Compliance and Research Security (âAssistant Directorâ). The Assistant Director serves as an additional senior-level subject matter expert for the University Export Compliance (EC) and Research Security (RS) Programs (âProgramsâ) to ensure institutional compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations and sanctions, Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), and other applicable laws and regulations (including but not limited to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Department of Energy regulations, Controlled Unclassified Information and other data security regulations, National Security Presidential Memorandum 33, CHIPS & Science Act of 2022, National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAAs), and federal sponsor requirements) protecting national security, foreign policy, and economic interests of the United States.
The Assistant Director assists the Director in the management, oversight, and dispensation of the Programs. The Position responsibilities require the application of relevant laws and regulations, as well as institutional policies and procedures, while maintaining and protecting core academic values such as free speech and collaboration. The Assistant Directorâs responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement relevant institutional policies, processes, and business tools; monitor developments in applicable laws, regulations, and government policies.
- Perform programmatic audits and institutional risk assessments, analyze activity trends.
- Supervise more junior staff.
- Review projects, foreign collaborations, solicitation guidelines, and various legal agreements governing Universityâs research activity for potential EC and RS issues.
- Process international transactions of regular and increased complexity (travel, physical exports, telework, visa requests, affiliate requests, foreign visits, government reporting, Electronic Export Information filing, etc.).
- Draft and manage Technology Control Plans (TCPs) and faculty attestations to implement required EC and RS controls.
- Export/import classification of items and information, as applicable (ECCN, USML Category, Schedule B, Harmonized Schedule).
- Restricted party screening (RPS) and alert adjudication.
- Liaise with various levels of U.S Government on EC and RS matters; prepare and submit commodity jurisdiction/classification requests and license applications to government agencies, and other documentation in congruence with applicable laws and regulations.
- Promote the Programs through campus-wide outreach, including: drafting communications related to the Programs; developing and delivering training content; developing and maintaining programmatic resources such as forms, guidance documents, and webpages.
- Support and advise faculty and administrative staff on various EC and RS matters.
- Work cooperatively with the University schools, departments, key administrative units, and external parties on various EC and RS matters; participate in and/or lead relevant campus working groups and committees.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or professional-level background in sponsored research administration, will accept a relevant Bachelorâs degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Experience in sponsored research administration and compliance in a higher education setting and involvement in international activities from a compliance and guidance standpoint.
- Ability to assess and resolve unprecedented problems that require application of relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
- Excellent, demonstrated project management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, quickly acquire new skills, make critical decisions, multitask, and foster relationships with clients and customers at varying levels internal and external to the University.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to make effective recommendations and decisions and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Proficiency with software products required for the dispensation of the position duties, such as Visual Compliance, RAMSeS, Concur, Microsoft Office, RASR, Dimensions or equivalent system, custom business management tools utilized by the Programs, etc.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Experience managing workflows and developing process improvements in an office environment.
- Knowledge of training programs and various technological methods for delivering training and disseminating information.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Assistant Director
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
Your Australian bachelor's degree must directly relate to the Assistant Director role, not just to management broadly. Gather official transcripts and a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before approaching U.S. employers.
Target employers with established LCA filing history
Universities, nonprofits, film studios, and healthcare systems regularly file Labor Condition Applications for director-level roles. Search the DOL OFLC disclosure data to confirm a prospective employer has certified LCAs in your occupation before investing time in applications.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to streamline your process
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. Most employers unfamiliar with the E-3 appreciate a candidate who arrives with a clear filing plan already in hand.
Address your degree field mismatch proactively
Assistant Director roles span multiple industries, so a degree in arts administration, communications, or education may qualify depending on the employer's sector. Document how your specific coursework directly prepared you for the supervisory and operational duties in the job description.
Plan your consulate appointment around your start date
E-3 consular processing in Australia typically takes two to four weeks after LCA certification. Confirm your intended start date with your employer before booking, so your DS-160 submission and Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth appointment align with your offer letter timeline.
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How do I find Assistant Director jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Assistant Director roles by employers that sponsor E-3 visas. Many postings don't advertise sponsorship explicitly, but organisations in higher education, film production, nonprofits, and healthcare regularly file LCAs for director-level positions. Filtering by E-3 history saves you from applying to employers who've never navigated the process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000â$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Assistant Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. An Assistant Director role in a university, nonprofit, or production company typically meets the specialty occupation threshold. Roles where any degree is accepted, regardless of field, are harder to qualify. Your job offer letter should specify the required degree field clearly.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Assistant Director positions?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply at any time of year and expect a decision within weeks, not months. The H-1B requires entering a lottery with roughly 25% selection odds and waiting until October 1 to start work. For Australian nationals in director-level roles, the E-3 is a faster and more predictable path.
Can I change employers or switch industry sectors on an E-3 as an Assistant Director?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new visa stamp if you travel internationally before starting the new role. Changing sectors, say from film production to higher education, is fine as long as your degree still aligns with the new role's specialty occupation requirements.
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