Graduate Funding and Strategy Lead

2 months ago

Athabasca, Canada Athabasca University Full time

**Athabasca University's Faculty of Graduate Studies is currently recruiting for a permanent full-time Graduate Funding and Strategies Lead.**

**The Position**:
Reporting to the Associate Dean, Students and Awards, FGS the Graduate Funding and Strategy Lead (GFSL) provides administrative and operational leadership to the faculty in support of graduate scholarships and awards and strategic initiatives. The GFSL is responsible for all aspects of the management and administration of internal and external graduate scholarship competitions and processes in the FGS, serves as the Master Scholarship Liaison Officer for NSERC, SSHRC, and CIHR, and liaises with other organizations or agencies providing graduate scholarship support. The GFSL also liaises with the AU Graduate Student Association (AUGSA), the Office of the Registrar, and the teaching Faculties and Research Services Office regarding other internal and external graduate award administration. The GFSL will work with University Relations, the Research Services Office, faculties, and other AU units to promote awards and scholarship opportunities for graduate students.

**Key Responsibilities**:
A key responsibility of this position is to operationalize aspects of the FGS Strategic Plan related to graduate awards by:

- Promoting internal/external awards to faculty and students
- Developing procedures, processes, guidelines, and mentorship to FGS awards committee(s)
- Representing AU to external funders, including attending Tri-Agency meetings on student awards
- Updating external awards links and processes

**Qualifications**:

- A graduate degree and five years of progressively responsible experience in a post-secondary environment is preferred. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Proficient understanding in data analytics, and the ability to derive actionable insights from data to identify trends to make informed decisions.
- Proven experience or working knowledge in managing budgets and financial planning is an asset.
- Experience in creating and delivering educational webinars or similar training is required.
- An understanding of strategies to utilize community engagement related to social media marketing and content creation is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, time management, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once are essential.
- Understanding of post-secondary-level policies and procedures, especially those that pertain to the administration of graduate programs, is essential. A working knowledge of graduate awards and budget-related work would also be an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work accurately and timely, with mínimal supervision.?

A combination of education and experience will be considered.

A detailed job description can be viewed at: Graduate Funding and Strategies Lead

**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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