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Research Funding Manager

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Inside Higher Ed Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Date Posted:
10/03/2025

Req ID:
45377

Faculty/Division:
VP - Research

Department:
Research Services Office

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description
About us:
The Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) portfolio supports the University of Toronto as a top public research university in the world. Our mission is to create the most supportive environment possible so that our researchers, innovators and learners can do what they do best — advance understanding and apply new knowledge. Our work supports, fosters and promotes the research and innovation culture and activities of our faculty, staff and students,along with our partner hospitals, funding sponsors, and partners in the public and private sector. VPRI provides a full range of services including guidance to faculty, staff and students on funding opportunities, research agreement negotiation, oversight and accountability services including research accounting, environmental health and safety, innovation and entrepreneurship, partnerships, policies and procedures, and institutional awards and honours.

Your Opportunity
As a member of the Research Development Team within the Research Services Office (RSO), the Research Funding Manager (RFM) provides leadership and direction in the provision of professional client service to the University of Toronto research community. Reporting to the Assistant Director, International Research, the Research Funding Manager (RFM) will work closely with academic administrators and faculty members to facilitate identification of new funding opportunities, and to work withthe divisions, targeted groups of researchers and individual researchers to optimize success with new and existing funding opportunities. Areas of focus are identified by undertaking analysis of international, national, provincial and local information from a variety of information sources.

The RFM leads a team comprising (a) Research Funding Officer(s) and, in some cases, (a) Research Funding Administrator(s), to provide efficient and effective service and support to the University research community. The provision of such support includes professional pre‐award activities as noted above as well as post‐award activities including the timely and accurate establishment of successful awards on the University's Administrative Management Systems (AMS),negotiating research funding agreements with sponsors on behalf of the University, post‐award stewardship of funded initiatives,expertise and direction within the team, the portfolio and the research community on compliance‐related issues in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment; and ongoing analysis of the University's performance in research funding programs. The team works closely with research facilitators inside and outside the Research portfolio to identify and address administrative challenges and opportunities in research and in developing and implementing service enhancements.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

  • Developing business processes that mitigate risks associated withthe use of research funds
  • Interpreting policy to resolve complex research funding administration problems referred by research funding specialists
  • Interpreting and applying policies to independently determine if sponsor terms comply with applicable regulations
  • Coordinating and guiding applicants through various phases of the research funding application process
  • Disseminating information regarding research funding programs and opportunities to the research community
  • Releasing or holding funds according to internal and external compliance requirements
  • Directing the activities of a group of staff-appointed employees all performing a similar function

Essential Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of education and equivalent experience.
  • Minimum seven (7) years relevant experience, ideally in a post-secondary or similar institutional setting , including supervisory experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and competencies in agreement negotiation through to mutually acceptable terms
  • Thorough knowledge of how research funding agencies fund faculty-driven research.
  • Expert knowledge of University research‐related and financial policies and procedures or equivalent organizational policies.
  • Expert knowledge of the University's Research Information System (RIS) and Financial Information System (FIS) or equivalent systems.
  • Strong computer skills including the ability to work with a broad range of information system tools including spreadsheets, databases, and sponsor‐based electronic systems;
  • Strong analytical and statistical skills, excellent numerical, data management, record keeping and administrative skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability; ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Excellent organizational and problem‐solving skills.
  • Demonstrated tact and sensitivity in dealing with varied clientele; excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; judgement, flexibility, initiative and creativity; superior attention to detail.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Be

  • Accountable
  • Communicator
  • Diligent
  • Organized
  • Resourceful
  • Team player

Closing Date:
10/20/2025, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:
USW

Appointment Type
: Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone
USW Pay Band 15 -- $97,348. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $124,491. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category:
Administrative / Managerial

Recruiter:
Anita Chooraman

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

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Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact

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