Research Funding Officer

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

**Date Posted**:08/25/2023
**Req ID**: 33635
**Faculty/Division**: VP - Research
**Department**: Research Services Office
**Campus**: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
**Position Number**: 00028443

**Description**:
**About us**:
The Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) portfolio supports the University of Toronto as a top public research university in the world. Our mission is to create the most supportive environment possible so that our researchers, innovators and learners can do what they do best —

**Your opportunity**:
Based within the Research Services Office team, you will work closely with all areas to support faculty success in a broad range of regular, high volume domestic and international research funding programs. In particular this position will be responsible for projects funded by Genome Canada/Ontario Genomics, and the Ontario Research Fund-Research Excellence programs.

Our leadership team provides an open and professional environment that fosters a culture of goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability, team work and respect. We strive for excellence and recognize and value employee contributions that advance the VPRI and University goals. If you are motivated and passionate about contributing to one of the top universities in the world, consider a career with us.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Developing, revising and operationalizing business processes that support research activities and objectives
- Settling the terms of research funding agreements
- Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required
- Overseeing the establishment and release of research funds
- Advising on pre and post research award administration providing options and solutions
- Analyzing complex statistical reports and/or financial information for management decision-making
- Establishing and maintaining restricted research funds according to agreed upon sponsor terms and conditions

**Essential Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
- Minimum five (5) years relevant administrative experience (university experience preferred).
- Experience in settling terms and management of agreements; experience working with research funding agencies;
- Supervisory experience with administrative staff (preferably in a unionized environment).
- Experience in negotiation and management of agreements
- Experience working with research funding agencies.
- Significant experience withthe University's Research Information System (RIS) and Financial Information System (FIS) or equivalent systems.
- Experience with pre and post award administration of research funds.
- Sound knowledge of University research-related and financial policies and procedures or equivalent research and financial policies.
- Strong computer skills, including the ability to work with a broad range of information systems tolls including spreadsheets, databases and sponsor-based electronic systems.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.

**To be successfulin this role you will be**:

- Accountable
- Organized
- Problem solver
- Self-directed

**Closing Date**: 09/11/2023, 11:59PM ET
**Employee Group**: USW
**Appointment Type**: Budget - Continuing
**Schedule**: Full-Time
**Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone**:
**Job Category**: Research Administration & Teaching
**Recruiter**: Anita Chooraman

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