Associate Director, Translating Research in Elder Care

**Department** Faculty of Nursing

**Salary range** $103,327.00 - $142,075.00

**Hours per week** **Posted date** December 23, 2024

**Closing date** January 15, 2025

**Position Type** Full Time - Trust Funded

**Description**:
This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Trust/Research Academic Staff Agreement this position has an approximate appointment of one year (renewable) and offers a comprehensive benefits package found at Faculty & Staff Benefits and annual salary range of $103,327 - $142,075.

**Location** - This role is in person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.

**Working at the University of Alberta**
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

**Working for the Faculty of Nursing - Translating Research in Elder Care (TREC)**

Translating Research in Elder Care (TREC) is a research program in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta. TREC is a pan-Canadian and international longitudinal health services and knowledge translation program of applied research. It is multi-disciplinary with approximately 30 researchers from 8 universities and 20 core decision makers; it functions in an integrated KT or partnered model. We have long-standing relationships with stakeholders, end users, policymakers and our citizen advisory group. TREC maintains a cohort of 94 nursing homes and has a world-class database that has been running continuously for 15 years.

**Position**

TREC is on an innovation journey, working closely with partners, towards the spread and scale of its research and RCT and pilot-tested interventions, all with a mission to improve the quality of life of residents and the quality of work life of staff in Long Term Care. As TREC moves on this journey, we are seeking an Associate Director to further build partnerships and coordinate TREC’s activities to enhance its impact.

The Associate Director, reporting directly to the Scientific Director, is responsible for developing and executing TREC’s operational strategies to manage the complex research program which holds over 18 active grants from national and provincial granting agencies and provincial governments and to attain the goals of the Scientific Director, members and governance committees. The Associate Director oversees TREC's financial performance of over $8 million in grants currently, and additional budgets as they arise, and is responsible for HR planning and managing more than 30 staff and trainees. The Associate Director initiates and develops partnerships and builds and maintains trust relationships with members, stakeholders, funders, and partners to ensure that TREC’s activities across Canada are fully integrated, its activities and members are fully supported, progress is monitored and communicated and deliverables are achieved.

**Duties**

1. Partner, Stakeholder and Member Relations
- Initiates and develops partnerships with provincial and federal governments, national funding organizations and not-for-profit and private sector organizations with interests in LTC.
- Builds and maintains trust relationships with investigators, funders, stakeholders and partners.
- Holds regular meetings with partners and stakeholders to ensure alignment with TRECs strategic goals and those of the partner and stakeholder.
- Develops and oversees structures and processes that sustain stakeholder and partner relationships.
- Negotiates and prepares partnership agreements.
- Ensures ongoing environmental scanning for funding opportunities, collaborative opportunities, etc.
- Oversees the coordination of investigator programs and activities across Canada.

2. Governance
- Provides strategic advice and support to the Scientific Director and governance committees including the International Scientific Advisory Committee, the Research Management Committee, Voices consisting of resident, citizen and caregiver representatives, and other TREC Committees.
- Oversees the development and execution of strategic plans for the program.
- Reviews and updates the Terms of Reference and Membership of TREC committees.
- Oversees the development and execution of policy and resulting operational pr