Research Administrator, Strategic Initiatives

1 week ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

Dalhousie University is a member of the U-15, Canada's group of top 15 research-intensive universities. Under the leadership of the Vice-President Research & Innovation, Dalhousie administers over $200M annually in research funding. Reporting to the Manager, Institutional and International Programs, the Research Administrator (RA) is responsible for supporting the administration of institutional and strategic funding opportunities, with a particular focus on opportunities supported by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF). The RA maintains expert knowledge and understanding of research funding agency programs and policies and Dalhousie's research policies and procedures. The RA advises senior ORS staff on all post-award matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Reviews successful grant applications, subawards, and transfers of funding, with particular emphasis on the budget, financial management component and any partnership funds with specific attention to initiatives funded through CFREF.
  • Confirms the need for certifications or ethics approval with researchers and responsible units and authorizes internal research account opening.
  • Maintains knowledge, advises researchers, and confers with the ORS Legal team on university and granting agency policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance.
  • Reviews Transfer of Funds letters, confirms the availability of funds, and verifies the status of the researcher as co-investigator and the eligibility of the partnering institution.
  • Supports researchers in the transfer of funds, outgoing partnership agreements, sub-awards and sub-contracts between institutions and external collaborators, as detailed in the Notice of Award and/or grant application, and ensures the transfer occurs in accordance with the university's and funding agency's policies and procedures.
  • Supports researchers and administrators in meeting annual reporting. Represents Dalhousie in liaising with administrative units at other institutions.
Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree, with approximately three to five years' related experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
  • Demonstrated excellent client service experience working independently in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
  • Excellent attention to detail, and teamwork, communication and problem solving skills.
  • Knowledge of commonly used office software packages, database experience and expertise.
Assets
  • Experience in a university environment in an area related to research grants administration and external funding agencies.
Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's core and leadership competencies ( in particular:

- Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Respect & Inclusion
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Service

- Relationship Building

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 05/17/2024
Close Date 05/31/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
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Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents * Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents * Cover Letter #J-18808-Ljbffr

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