Director, Strategic

Purpose:The Director, Strategic & Institutional Research Initiatives role is responsible for leading and coordinating institutional processes and supports for promoting, engaging and overseeing the development of large-scale, institutional research funding opportunities within the Office of Research Services. Guided by the University Strategic Research Plan (SRP) and other Divisional research plans, the role reports to the Assistant VP Research Strategy & Impact. The role works closely with the Vice-President Research & Innovation and the Divisional leadership team, including the Associate Vice-President(s) Research, department staff and other Divisional senior staff and with Faculty research teams, Research Accounting and researchers, to develop large-scale institutional research applications for funding success, enhancing research intensity and the research reputation of the University. Education:Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline Experience:7 years relevant experience, including minimum 5 years managing staff, preferably in a unionized environment. Skills:Knowledge of University research and the Canadian research funding environment, governmental and non-governmental, particularly related to large-scale funding opportunities (>$1M). Understanding of international funding opportunities (e.g., Horizon Europe, NIH programs) an asset.Effective communication skills.Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.Effective judgment, initiative, planning, problem-solving and organizational skills. good analytical skills. ability to maintain confidentiality.Demonstrated commitment to excellence.Effective change management skills.Proven ability to construct and analyze multi-year budgets, preferably in large-scale funding applications.Ability to exercise tact, sensitivity and diplomacy in dealing with varied clientele, especially faculty and senior university administrators.Attention to detail and comfort with ambiguity and competing priorities. flexibility to meet emerging deadlines and changing priorities.Demonstrated managerial skills.Effective computer skills. Additional Notes:Requires verification of degree(s)/credential(s)..Compensation:York's CPM Compensation Framework has a salary grid consisting of 6 or 8 steps (depending on job grade) which is reviewed annually with possible adjustments, and a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award. Employees will receive the grid adjustment and depending on performance, eligible permanent employees may move to the next step of the grid and may receive a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award.Visit the CPM Compensation page on the HR Website to find out more about York's CPM Compensation Program. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment. York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation. We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact. York University employees must apply to jobs through the Employee Career Portal - YU Hire. If you are a current York University employee and/or are using your rights under a collective agreement to view and/or apply to jobs, you MUST log into YU Hire to access the York University Employee Career Portal. PLEASE NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable. Posting deadlines can be updated, or modified, at any time based on hiring needs. Please refer to the York U Career Portal when confirming posting deadlines.