Director of Research Administration
4 weeks ago
Position Overview
Dalhousie Medical School is renowned for attracting some of Canada's finest students, physicians, and health researchers. With campuses across the Maritimes, we are dedicated to providing exceptional education to future doctors and health researchers. The Research Operations Executive plays a pivotal role in offering administrative leadership to support the Faculty of Medicine's research goals as delineated in the strategic plan.
Key Responsibilities
- Directs the implementation of the Faculty's strategic research initiatives, enhancing research capabilities throughout all departments. Oversees approximately 50 Faculty research accounts and budgets, including the preparation, management, and approval of expenditures.
- Leads the Research Office team, encompassing recruitment, performance evaluation, development, workload distribution, leave management, and disciplinary actions, in accordance with relevant agreements and guidelines.
- In alignment with the strategic objectives, faculty requirements, and emerging challenges, is accountable for identifying, initiating, managing, prioritizing, and executing special projects. Fosters a collaborative environment that encourages the attainment of research excellence both within the Faculty and across Dalhousie.
- Responsible for gathering and disseminating research information to faculty members, the Associate and Assistant Deans, and the Dean. Collaborates with the Associate Dean (Research) and Faculty and University Communications to devise internal and external communication strategies that highlight the Faculty's research achievements.
- Works closely with departmental heads, administrators, faculty, and staff to ensure comprehensive support systems and resources are available for researchers, including mentoring departmental support staff and identifying educational or training opportunities for faculty and staff.
- In partnership with the Faculty of Medicine Data Analyst, supervises the creation of databases and inventories of faculty research data, which are utilized to generate reports for the faculty, university, government, and funding bodies. Coordinates with relevant offices to ensure faculty adherence to established procedures and protocols.
Note
The successful candidate will have the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements, combining in-person and remote work as mutually agreed upon based on operational needs and university policies.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in a relevant discipline, coupled with a minimum of seven years of experience in a senior-level administrative or operational role (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Familiarity with the Canadian granting landscape related to medical research.
- Experience in managing intricate budgets.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
- Prior experience in staff management with strong leadership capabilities.
Assets
- Experience within an academic or healthcare research setting.
Job Competencies
The ideal candidate is expected to exhibit proficiency in Dalhousie's core and leadership competencies, particularly in:
- Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Respect & Inclusion
- Strategic Thinking and Action
- Relationship Building
- Resource & Process Management
Additional Information
Dalhousie University promotes a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our comprehensive compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental coverage, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program, and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are evaluated concurrently, with current employees receiving special consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University is committed to achieving inclusive excellence by continually advocating for equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island, persons of Black/African descent, and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, individuals identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above.
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