Research Grants Officer

3 weeks ago


Halifax, Canada Saint Mary’s University Full time

**Date Posted**:March 15, 2023

**Posting Deadline**:March 29, 2023

**Department**:Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research

**Type of Employment**:Permanent, Full-time

**Group Affiliation**:APC Group, Group 5 ($57,127- $73,621 annually)

At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of **Research Grants Officer **to join our Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) team.

**What we offer**

As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:

- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Defined Contribution Pension plan
- Vacation
- Personal days
- Flexible Workplace
- Professional development
- Holiday closure
- Summer hour schedule

**Job Information and Responsibilities**

Under the direction of the Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, the Research Grants Officer will:

- Investigate, communicate and promote sources of funding information and opportunities.
- Formulate answers to research related queries from faculty, administration and students by contacting external granting agencies, University offices and Senior Administration.
- Interpret and implement both internal and external research grant policies and procedures for faculty, administration and students.
- Assure that grant budget requests meet the appropriate guidelines and that the University has the facilities to carry out the research or that the researcher has addressed this issue.
- Register research grants in the FGSR database.
- Synthesize research grant information and generates reports on research productivity.
- Meet with government granting agency representatives to investigate opportunities and ensure an understanding of requirements.
- Provide full secretariat services to two FGSR committees (Research and Graduate Awards) including scheduling meetings and taking/disseminating meeting minutes.

**Experience and Education Requirements**

To be the successful Research Grants Officer you will have:

- Master's degree with a concentration in either Arts or Science with at least one year of related experience.
- Working knowledge of academic research environment.
- Working knowledge of grant opportunities as well as policies and procedures.
- Excellent oral and written communications.

**Application Details**
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional References



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