Research Engagement Officer

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

**Date Posted**:03/27/2023
**Req ID**: 30465
**Faculty/Division**: Faculty of Arts & Science
**Department**: Schwartz Reisman Inst for Tech & Society
**Campus**: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
**Position Number**: 00053406

**Description**:
**About us**:
The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

The Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society is a highly specialized research, policy and solutions initiative at the University of Toronto that draws on world-class research expertise across multiple academic divisions; regional, national, and international academic partners; and commercial and community organizations and translates research into concrete solutions and policy guidance. We see that the world is in the midst of a massive technological revolution. Artificial intelligence, biotech and other emerging technologies are remaking entire industries and rewiring the way we live, work and organize society. Technology is even challenging our conception of what it means to be human. And it’s all happening at breakneck speed.

**Your opportunity**:
As Research Engagement Officer, you will play a critical role in supporting research operation activities, driven by our mission of ensuring that advanced technologies benefit everyone. Reporting to the Executive Director of the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology & Society and supervised by the Associate Director, Research Engagement, the Research Engagement Officer works to ensure research activities remain on track and are well executed. You will maintain a comprehensive awareness of the portfolio of research interests across our community and of the program opportunities and services available to mobilize and amplify researchers affiliated with the Institute.

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Promoting research initiatives to increase program visibility and reputation
- Researching, analyzing and recommending grant opportunities
- Supporting grant writing; Preparing written materials for research events
- Coordinating logístical details required for project implementation and program activities; Coordinating the preparation of research operations and project status reports
- Providing detailed information to faculty and administrative staff on research programming and activities; Coordinating with communications staff to maintain information on a website and social media platforms; Generating reports and maintaining information in databases
- Determining logístical details and activities for events and/or programming; Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items
- Collaborating on cost estimates; Tracking expenditures for operating budget

**Essential Qualifications**:
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- Bachelor's Degree or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum three years experience working in a research environment.
- Experience with the administration of research programming.
- Experience managing registration and the logistics of virtual meetings/webinars using software such as Zoom and MS Teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and to take initiative with mínimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to take full accountability for assigned tasks.
- Demonstrated advanced skills in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and databases.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills, with ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

**Assets (Nonessential)**:
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- A Master's degree is an asset.
- Project management education and experience.

**To be successful in this role you will be**:
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- Communicator
- Cooperative
- Multi-tasker
- Organized
- Resourceful
- Team player

**Closing Date**: 04/05/2023, 11:59PM ET
**Employee Group**: USW
**Appointment Type**: Budget - Continuing
**Schedule**: Full-Time
**Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone**:
**Job Category**: Research Administration & Teaching
**Recruiter**: Daniel Hoverd

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