Research Projects Advisor

Research Projects Advisor About Queen's University Queen’s University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more. Come work with us Job Summary **A Brief Overview** The Research Projects Advisor will specialize in one or more sub-domains: the social sciences and humanities, engineering and natural sciences, health sciences, international programs, and large-scale institutional programs to, at a minimum, contribute to the maintenance of Queen's University's annual research income of approximately $180m. This opportunity may be used to fill similar positions across the Vice-Principal Research portfolio. **Job Description**: - Develops and implements strategies to increase participation and success rates for funding competitions.Identifies and monitors funding opportunities appropriate for researchers and research groups.Encourages and facilitates the formation of new research teams or groups around identified funding opportunities.Serves as an advocate on behalf of faculty with agency/institutional staff, funding bodies, sponsors, governments, organizations, other universities, and/or community partners.Liaises with representatives of other institutions and funding agency staff, regarding interpretation of guidelines and policies. - Prepares and reviews communications, including letters of support. Monitors and ensures completion of work tasks by casual employees, external project management and/or consultants. - Maintains current knowledge of policies, procedures and regulatory structures. Ensures compliance with funding policies and processes (internal and external), apprising management of compliance issues and/or risks. - Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit. **Required Education** - Master's Degree or equivalent. In addition, requires a professional designation, certification, or other qualification, or on-going learning to remain ahead of changes in technology or emerging fields. **Required Experience** - More than 3 years and up to and including 5 years of experience.- Experience in client and/or customer experience functions considered an asset. - Experience in planning and/or managing projects considered an asset. - Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards and/or guidelines considered an asset. Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience. **Job Knowledge and Requirements** - Knowledge of concepts and principles in a specialist field that is typically acquired through a combination of advanced professional or academic qualifications and/or significant work experience. - Provide expert advice, guidance and consultation on highly complex issues and/or where the outcome may be contentious. - Interaction with others requires highly developed interpersonal skills to effectively persuade, negotiate, counsel, and/or consult. - Adapt messages to meet the different needs of different audiences. - Prioritize and distribute work to deliver objectives on time and to the highest standard. - Identify in advance when the intended results may not be achieved and develops a plan to address the gaps. - Lead team and project meetings and develop team/unit and departmental project plans. - Lead procedural or technological change within a unit or across broader university functions. - Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes. - Anticipate complex challenges to ensure activities are completed on time. - Effectively leverage relevant data as input to making decisions. - Appropriately assess risks before making a decision. - Comprehensive understanding of what sexual violence, harassment and discrimination are, and their varying effects on diverse members of the community. - Question and take appropriate steps to address attitudes, macroaggressions and other behaviours which are discriminatory. Acknowledges and respects diverse cultural traditions, abilities and beliefs. " Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement **Skills** - Advising Clients - Attention To Detail - Collaboration - Communications - Relationship Building - Time Management - Working Independently **Reference** - 411798