Research Funding Administrator

1 week ago

Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

**Date Posted**:01/14/2025
**Req ID**: 41317
**Faculty/Division**: VP - Research
**Department**: Research Services Office
**Campus**: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
**Position Number**: 00031134

**Description**:
**About us**:
**Your opportunity**:
institutional research strategy is based), and liaising with divisional business officers and with faculty members to interpret system-generated information regarding funding agreements and activity and will offer advice on solving or avoiding administrative difficulties.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Acting as the firstpoint of contact for general enquiries and responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate
- Advising on pre and post research award administration providing options and solutions
- Verifying research funding proposals are complete, accurate and adhere to University and sponsor guidelines and procedures
- Establishing and maintaining restricted research funds according to agreed upon sponsor terms and conditions
- Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items
- Performing routine data entry, updating and maintaining database records, and generating reports

**Essential Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum two (2) years relevant experience working with numbers and data, including financial information.
- Experience working with the University's Research Information System (RIS) and Financial Information System (FIS) or equivalent systems.
- Excellent numerical, data management, record keeping and administrative skills; superior attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to exercise tact and sensitivity in dealing with varied clientele.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Superior organizational skills, as well as demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to review detailed documents, follow multi-step administrative processes and meet strict deadlines.

**Assets (Nonessential)**:

- Experience working with research funding agencies.
- Experience working with sponsor-based electronic systems.
- Demonstrated understanding of research fund administration.
- Knowledge of the University’s research-related policies and procedures.

**To be successful in this role you will be**:

- Adaptable
- Organized
- Responsible
- Team player

**Closing Date**: 01/23/2025, 11:59PM ET
**Employee Group**: USW
**Appointment Type**: Budget - Term **This is a Term role ending December 2025.**
**Schedule**: Full-Time
**Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone**:
**Job Category**: Research Administration & Teaching
**Recruiter**: Anita Chooraman

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