Research Projects Advisor

1 week ago

Kingston, Ontario, Canada Queen's University Full time
Research Projects Advisor

About Queen's University

Queen's University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting.

We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.

Come work with us

Job Summary

A Brief Overview

The Research Projects Advisor will specialize in one or more sub-domains: the social sciences and humanities, engineering and natural sciences, health sciences, international programs, and large-scale institutional programs to, at a minimum, contribute to the maintenance of Queen's University's annual research income of approximately $180m.

This opportunity may be used to fill similar positions across the Vice-Principal Research portfolio.


The schedule for this position requires the incumbent to work frequent early mornings, evenings and weekends, according to program or area needs.


Job Description:

What you will do

  • Develops and implements strategies to increase participation and success rates for funding competitions.
  • Identifies and monitors funding opportunities appropriate for researchers and research groups.
  • Encourages and facilitates the formation of new research teams or groups around identified funding opportunities.
  • Serves as an advocate on behalf of faculty with agency/institutional staff, funding bodies, sponsors, governments, organizations, other universities, and/or community partners.
  • Liaises with representatives of other institutions and funding agency staff, regarding interpretation of guidelines and policies.
  • Facilitates postaward administration of largescale projects.
  • Prepares and delivers reports, individual funding plans, and/or data analysis for strategic planning initiatives.
  • Ensures implementation of process changes to reflect program and policy adjustments.
  • Develops resources, including instructional materials.
  • Prepares and reviews communications, including letters of support.
  • Monitors and ensures completion of work tasks by casual employees, external project management and/or consultants.
  • Maintains current knowledge of policies, procedures and regulatory structures.
  • Ensures compliance with funding policies and processes (internal and external), apprising management of compliance issues and/or risks.
  • Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit.

Required Education

  • Master's Degree or equivalent. In addition, requires a professional designation, certification, or other qualification, or ongoing learning to remain ahead of changes in technology or emerging fields.

Required Experience

  • More than 3 years and up to and including 5 years of experience.
  • Experience in planning and/or managing projects considered an asset.
  • Experience in client and/or customer experience functions considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards and/or guidelines considered an asset.
Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Knowledge and Requirements

  • Knowledge of concepts and principles in a specialist field that is typically acquired through a combination of advanced professional or academic qualifications and/or significant work experience.
  • Provide expert advice, guidance and consultation on highly complex issues and/or where the outcome may be contentious.
  • Interaction with others requires highly developed interpersonal skills to effectively persuade, negotiate, counsel, and/or consult.
  • Adapt messages to meet the different needs of different audiences.
  • Prioritize and distribute work to deliver objectives on time and to the highest standard.
  • Identify in advance when the intended results may not be achieved and develops a plan to address the gaps.
  • Lead team and project meetings and develop team/unit and departmental project plans.
  • Lead procedural or technological change within a unit or across broader university functions.
  • Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.
  • Anticipate complex challenges to ensure activities are completed on time.
  • Effectively leverage relevant data as input to making decisions.
  • Appropriately assess risks before making a decision.
  • Comprehensive understanding of what sexual violence, harassment and discrimination are, and their varying effects on diverse members of the community.
  • Question and take appropriate steps to address attitudes, macroaggressions and other behaviours which are discriminatory. Acknowledges and respects diverse cultural traditions, abilities and beliefs.
Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

Skills

  • Project Management

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