Research Information Administrator

2 months ago


Athabasca, Canada Athabasca University Full time

**Athabasca University's Research Officeis currently recruiting for onefull-time permanent Research Information Administrator.**
- First consideration will be given to internal applicants according to the AUPE Collective Agreement, Article 11.02_

**The Position**:
The Research Office at Athabasca University seeks a passionate and detail-oriented Research Information Administrator (RIA) to champion the accuracy and integrity of research data within AU Pure, our research information management system. The RIA's work directly impacts the success of the university's research endeavors through their data management and organizational skills, professional communication and interpersonal abilities, ability to work independently as well astake initiative, and leverage and promote digital innovation in processes and systems. The primary purpose of this role is to support researchers, and colleagues in the Research Office, with research related data entry and its management in Pure; this position will meticulously maintain complete and accurate research data. To this end, this position will frequently liaise with members of the research community to identify gaps and discrepancies with the information presented in their Pure research profile. As such gaps and discrepancies are discovered, the incumbent will add to or correct the data in Pure and seek validation from the relevant researchers.

The RIA will also empower research excellence by:

- Providing Expert Support to AU's research community: As the go-to person for researchers in need of support with Pure, researchers will turn to the incumbent for expert guidance on using Pure, troubleshooting, and keeping their profiles current.
- Enhancing Research Visibility: Become a champion for Pure, promoting its capabilities through collaborative communication and engagement efforts. This will manifest through opportunities to preparing newsletter updates, develop knowledge sharing articles, etc.
- Advocating for Continuous Improvement: The RIA's keen eye will contribute to Pure's ongoing optimization by identifying and advocating for improvements to the system and related processes.
- Research Office Team Member: The RIA will collaborate with the Research Office team on data management initiatives and assist with developing and exporting reports generated through Pure.

**Qualifications**:

- High School Diploma and Administrative Experience: A minimum high school diploma is required along with minimum one year of administrative experience.
- A university degree is strongly preferred, and experience in university administrative roles as well as familiarity with university-level research would be an asset.
- Digital Proficiency: Possess strong computer literacy and comfort working with large information systems. Demonstrate the ability to learn new digital systems quickly.
- Team Player and Independent Worker: Thrive in both collaborative and independent work environments as part of a distributed team.
- Organizational Effectiveness: Exhibit exceptional time management, organizational, and administrative skills. Proven track record of prioritizing tasks, allocating resources, and meeting deadlines within complex environments.
- Adaptability Champion: Demonstrate the ability to handle high workloads and adapt to ever-changing policies and procedures.
- Experience with data entry and data validation would be an asset.

A detailed job description can be viewed at: Research Information Administrator.

**Contact Information**:
**Athabasca First**

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**What AU Offers**:
Benefits and Pension eligibility differs based on employee group and **_may_** include:

- Defined Benefits Pension Plan
- Alberta Health Care
- Extended Health Care
- Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Vacation
- Office Closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Discretionary Benefit Fund
- AU Course Allowance
- A Variety of Leaves (e.g., Maternity/Parental/Adoption, Compassionate Care, etc.)
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Educational credentials will be verified before an offer of employment is extended. An offer of employment is conditional upon verification of educational credentials.

All educational credentials must be recognized in Canada.
- Working outside of Canada is not supported by Athabasca University. You are legally not permitted to work for Athabasca University if you are living outside of Canada._



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