Research Support Coordinator

4 weeks ago

Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

**Research Support Coordinator**:
**Primary Purpose**: To coordinate the research support provided by the College of Medicine, Clinical Research Support Unit based in Saskatoon through the monitoring and management of research support requests from faculty and students in the College of Medicine. This position ensures participation in the research process and the effective management of administrative duties such as intake for research support services, maintaining an up-to-date research project database, detailed research project documentation, and annual reports. The incumbent is expected to work effectively in a team environment and to provide support and guidance on research administrative related matters.

**Nature of Work**: This position reports to the Director of the Clinical Research Support Unit and is part of the CH&E’s administrative team. The Research Support Coordinator will be an energetic and highly motivated individual who thrives on creating systematic organization, research documentation, and detailed completeness. Working with competing deadlines and shifting priorities is the norm. Sound judgement, superb accuracy, and the ability to meet deadlines are essential.

**Accountabilities**:

- For Research: Qualitative or Quantitative research experience
(Requiring software experience such as NVivo for qualitative study or SPSS for quantitative study)
- Provides high level research support to all members of the Research Support Unit team including but not limited to the following: coordinating and participating in research support meetings, maintaining calendars; preparing research reports, documents and/or correspondence; maintaining databases; and communicating appropriate information as well as directing individuals to the appropriate areas.
- Provides effective first-point-of-contact support for interested researchers/clients of the Research Support Unit and organizes, attends and documents subsequent meetings between statisticians and clinician
- Provides courteous, professional, frontline support for the unit, responding to or referring requests from researchers within the College, faculty members working within the unit, and the public at large.
- Maintains and manages multiple up-to-date databases of incoming research support requests, projects/project progression, funding opportunities, data sources, learning resources, and conference opportunities
- Drafts and produces annual reports for the Department
- Plays an active role in continuous improvement to processes
- Works as a collaborative member of the Department’s administrative team, providing support and coverage as required
- Liaises with ConnectionPoint on the processing of travel and other reimbursements, cheque requisitions, service income requisitions, purchase requisitions/orders, and other financial transactions Schedules meetings with Unit’s clients and appropriate staff people.
- Effectively represents the Research Unit and its direct-reporting centres in all contacts, ensuring the right tone and interest are projected, dealing with issues and concerns, solving or appropriately referring problems related to office functioning as they arise, and maintaining appropriate confidentiality of information and materials

**Qualifications**
**Education**:
At least a MSc degree from Health Sciences/Health -related disciplines and 3 years of experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

**Experience**:
A minimum of three years of knowledge of qualitative or quantitative research experience
(Requiring software experience such as NVivo for qualitative study or SPSS for quantitative study). Experience working within a research environment should be demonstrated. Ability to provide research and administrative support is required. Experience working and collaborating in diverse and inclusive settings is required. Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Experience with website and social media tools is expected. Knowledge of and experience with the University of Saskatchewan’s financial and administrative systems is an asset.

**Skills**:

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written; possess a professional attitude with the ability to provide timely and courteous service under stressful conditions with a tactful and friendly approach
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated with the ability to take direction, work effectively, and show initiative
- Strong computer skills with particular proficiency with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and Knowledge of analytical software.
- Ability to establish and maintain the level of professional relationships that support exceptional collaboration
- Demonstrated ability to identify issues and develop and implement creative and outcomes-oriented solutions
- Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and present information
- Ability to work effectively independently within a team-oriented and d

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