Research Assistant

4 weeks ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada NAIT Full time
Job Title: Research Proposal Data Assistant

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Research Proposal Data Assistant. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing research proposal and project data for NAIT's database.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate with researchers, colleagues, and other internal stakeholders to capture pertinent research proposal and project data for NAIT's database.
  • Update the database and maintain data integrity to ensure an initiative is set up for success from the initial proposal development stage through to the award decision stage.
  • Support the Research Proposal Administrator with adding and updating proposal information in the database, including status updates, funder and partnering organization details, agreement details, and budget information.
  • Document project amendments such as changes in start/end dates, invoicing details, budget increases/decreases, addition/removal of partnering companies, etc.
  • Work with other departments to track both applied research projects and technical service projects in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
  • Communicate with Financial Coordinators and Financial Administrators when a proposal is awarded to help facilitate project set-up.
  • Manage a shared Microsoft Outlook inbox for all incoming proposal developments, submissions, and award decisions.
  • Use Microsoft Sharepoint to electronically save and organize important documents and conversations pertaining to pre-awarded proposal and awarded projects.
  • Communicate with colleagues and other departments to seek clarity and/or missing documents and information while keeping records in the database of ongoing discussions and complications.
  • Pull raw data from the database to prepare metrics reports for internal and external stakeholders, frequently on an ad hoc basis.
  • Update/Test new database queries.
  • Update the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with current best practices.
  • Participate in special projects as assigned.
  • Actively support improvements and procedures within the department.
Requirements:
  • Related post-secondary diploma or degree.
  • 1-3 years of related experience.
  • PeopleSoft Finance software experience and Database Management experience would be an asset.
  • Salesforce and Workday software experience would be an asset.
  • Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI and Power Automate) experience would be an asset.
What We Offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellbeing benefits, outstanding professional development opportunities, amazing recreational and leisure facilities, an environment unrivaled in engagement and dynamism, and co-workers who are collaborative, respectful, and supportive.

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT's culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellbeing, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth.


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