Research Grants Officer

**Classification & Regular Hours**:
Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade 14: $65,050 - $76,550; commensurate with experience

**About Western**:
**About Us**:
Western provides strategic and administrative support to foster a culture of research excellence that enhances Western University's profile on the global stage. The Research Services team is an integral part of the Research Western portfolio focusing on pre-award grants administration and post-award management of the numerous and complex sponsored research grants at Western University.

**Responsibilities**:
**Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- Undergraduate Degree
- Master’s Degree is preferred

**Experience**:

- 3 years direct experience in reviewing and administering grant proposals and/or in an academic research environment with faculty, researchers and external industry partners
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office and database software and ability to adapt to new software systems
- Experience with university research administration policies and procedures
- Direct involvement and experience reviewing and/or preparing grant proposals and complex budgets preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- In-depth knowledge of best practices for reviewing and writing grant proposals; and of the Canadian peer-review granting systems, processes and procedures
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of research administration principles with good knowledge of research account activation requirements and/or processes
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of Agency and Sponsor agreements to ensure proper procedural guidelines and deadlines are met by faculty, students, staff and administration
- Ability to exercise appropriate judgement in the interpretation of sponsor award conditions and University policy
- Demonstrated ability to research and assess new avenues of funding from federal granting agencies, industry and other funding sources for compliance requirements and risk management oversight
- High-level budget administration skills with the ability to analyze and understand complex budgets
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills to translate information into easily understood terms, summarize information, and provide a rationale for action
- Team oriented, professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in working with associates and colleagues including senior management
- Exceptional customer service skills to deliver reliable and timely advice to external clients in a demanding environment
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized with the proven ability to work independently and project manage workload in a fast-paced interruptive environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to work collaboratively and professionally with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, and within cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and effectively communicate complex guidelines, policies, and procedures to key stakeholders with well-developed public speaking skills
- Proven continuous quality improvement approach to evaluation and development of policies and programs
- Strong demonstration of good judgement, critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills with a collaborative and consultative approach to addressing issues and opportunities

**Western Values Diversity**:
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.