Research Partnerships Officer

Organizational Unit - University of Victoria -> VP Research -> Innovation & Partnerships - Location - University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary) - Posting Close Date - 20 February 2025 - Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date. - FTE - 1.0 - Salary Grade - $79,376.00 - $103,243.00 - Additional Posting Information - N/A - Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable. - Classification - SG12 - Start Date - 3/3/2025 - End Date - 2/27/2026 - Employee Group: - PEA - Term - # of Hires Needed - 1 - Category - Administrative and Support Services, Advertising/Marketing, Communications/Public Relations, Education, Training, and Library, Information Technology, Science, Telecommunications - About this Opportunity The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement. **The salary range for this position is**: **- Recruitment range: $79,376- $87,518** starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement. **- Performance range: $103,243** salary range ceiling is available through annual performance increases. - Job Summary The Vice President Research and Innovation (VPRI) portfolio includes the Office of the Vice-President Research and Innovation (OVPRI), Research Partnerships Office (RPKM), Strategic Research Initiatives (SRI), Office of Research Services (ORS), Animal Care Services, and responsibility for UVic research centres and research entities. The OVPRI provides guidance for UVic’s research agenda at the institutional level, including setting strategic research priorities and developing initiatives to support research to ensure that UVic research continues to grow and prosper. The OVPRI staff support the VPRI, Associate Vice-Presidents Research and all of the activities of the portfolio to accomplish the missions and goals set out in the University strategic plan and individual unit plans. Reporting to the Associate Director - Innovation Management (ADIM), the Research Partnerships Officer (RPO) plays a critical role in brokering and facilitating university-industry partnerships at UVic by providing and creating services for faculty and industry partners. The RPO develops, establishes and maintains strategic partnerships within their communities and facilitates the identification, protection and commercialization of technologies arising from academic research at UVic. This role is expected to work closely and collaboratively with the other VPRI and University staff that are focused on risk management and growing the research enterprise at UVic. - Job Requirements Graduate degree in a related field (science, health, engineering, business, law). Minimum of 5 years of related professional experience in post-secondary, research institutions or industry. Equivalent combinations of education, training and/or experience may be considered. **Experience must include**: - Experience and/or education related to contracts, patents and copyright legislation. - An established track record in partnership facilitation, community education and communications. - Experience working in or engaging with industry and diverse audiences and in building partnerships with such organizations. - Developing credibility and build effective, sustainable and strategic relationships with faculty, staff and other relevant stakeholders. - Expert knowledge of research management and/or administration in the post-secondary education sector. - Project management, communication planning and project reporting. - Stakeholder engagement including developing and delivering initiatives that involve diverse stakeholders with competing needs. - Gathering, synthesizing, evaluating and interpreting information from diverse sources. - Preparing clear and concise written material including reports, briefing materials. - Event organization and management. **Skills and competencies must include**: - Demonstrated, strong interpersonal skills in a collegial environment. - Demonstrated experience with engagement processes that exhibit the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. - Ability to navigate conflict and engage in problem solving. - High level of confidentiality and professionalism, and ability to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy. - Self-motivated and self-directed with a willingness to take on new responsibilities and adapt, manage and facilitate change. - Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance and manage multiple priorities. - Ability to work well under pressure and be adaptable to emerging and changing priorities. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Skilled at building equitable relationships. - Ability to work effectively in a tea