Research and Program Strategist

3 weeks ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada University of Ottawa Full time
Lead Advisor, Research and Program Support

Job Type: Full-time Employee

Duration in Months: N/A

Job Family: Research and Program Support

# of Open Positions: 1

Faculty/Service - Department: EECS_PM

Campus: Main Campus

Union Affiliation: Non-unionized

Hours per week: 35

Salary Grade: Non-union Grade NM1

Estimated Salary: $112,657.00 - $138,657.00 (Ottawa, ON)

Position purpose: Develops and implements strategies to improve the success rate of research funding requests and increase the faculty's research intensity. Leads discussions with researchers and provides advice and support in developing research projects so that they align with the priorities and criteria of granting agencies and the faculty.

This role is responsible for designing and planning strategies for targeted research initiatives and working closely with the Vice-Dean, Research, to implement a strategic action plan for faculty research. The incumbent will analyze and interpret granting agencies' requirements and guidelines and solve complex administrative problems in a timely manner. Additionally, this position will liaise between researchers and granting agencies to ensure that all parties possess the information they need to optimize their chances of success.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Strategic Priorities and Initiatives: Designs and plans strategies for targeted research initiatives and works closely with the Vice-Dean, Research, to implement a strategic action plan for faculty research.
  2. Advisory Services and Research Support: Provides researchers with expert advice and support in developing their research projects, including on how to set budgets, plan needed human, physical and material resources, and justify requests.
  3. Operations: Analyzes and interprets granting agencies' requirements and guidelines and solves complex administrative problems in a timely manner.
  4. Liaison and Guidance: Liaises between researchers and granting agencies to ensure that all parties possess the information they need to optimize their chances of success.

Requirements:

  • Master's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Minimum seven years of demonstrated experience in a similar role
  • Excellent knowledge of research support opportunities and academia
  • Knowledge of research strategies and methodologies, including computer-based analysis
  • Experience drafting research project funding requests
  • Experience developing and managing international research agreements and activities
  • Project management experience
  • Experience supervising teams
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
  • Demonstrated ability to create, maintain, and build relationships and partnerships within the University and externally
  • Experience in analysis and problem-solving
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Ability to apply marketing knowledge to the research sector
  • Ability to handle competing priorities and meet strict deadlines
  • Experience developing and delivering workshops related to research management
  • Experience using computer systems and applications such as Windows, word processing software, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, the internet, and email
  • Bilingualism – English and French (spoken and written)

Working at the University of Ottawa: The University of Ottawa values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, teamwork, and inclusion.

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