Associate Director, Global Export and Trade Compliance

Posting Number

2026-15864

The Associate Director, Global Export and Trade Compliance (Associate Director) plays a vital role in ensuring the University’s compliance with U.S. export control laws and trade regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations. This position reports to the Executive Director, Global Export and Trade Compliance and supports the development, implementation, and day-to-day management of NYU’s Global Export and Trade Compliance Program, a core element of the University’s Global Ethics and Compliance Program. The Associate Director works under the direction of the GETC Executive Director, they are expected to operate independently, manage a significant portfolio of responsibilities, and engage with stakeholders across NYU’s campuses-including NY, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai. The role is suited to a highly skilled compliance professional with demonstrated subject-matter knowledge, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to advise stakeholders across disciplines.

Required education:
Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree in international affairs, engineering, law, business, data science, or a closely related field.
Preferred Education:
Master’s Degree or other advanced degree: JD, MBA, MS in science/engineering fields.
Required experience:
5+ years of recent, relevant experience in higher education, government, law, or international compliance, including substantive knowledge of U.S. export control laws (which may include, combined relevant experience in different industries, sectors, and jurisdictions) and federal research security requirements.
Preferred Experience:
7+ years Experience managing restricted party screening systems and processes, reviewing and assessing the results of screening; performing complex export control and secure research reviews; performing compliance audits, monitoring, risk assessments, and investigations. Familiarity with federal export control and research security regulatory requirements and experience monitoring regulatory activity in higher education / academic research institutions/ global organizational setting.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage complex projects, including: Ability to carry out tasks independently. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with strong commitment to customer service. Strong writing, presentation, and analytical skills; comfort advising stakeholders across disciplines. Meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive/confidential data. Ability to independently prioritize complex projects in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with using export and sanctions compliance software platforms such as Visual Compliance, and Export on Demand (Amber Road).
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of U.S. trade compliance-related laws (ITAR, EAR, OFAC) and experience with their practical Application to research administration Knowledge of electronic systems used in facilitating trade compliance (Export On-Demand, Visual Compliance, SNAP-R, AES etc.)

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $110,000.00 to USD $150,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

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