Assistant Vice President, Research

Aurora College; Canada; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora College is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Research (AVP Research) to serve as the research leader for the Academic and Research Division. The AVP provides strategic, administrative leadership for managing research activities and supports growth of initiatives within the college and across the region.

The role oversees multiple research centers, ensures compliance with eligibility and reporting for major funding bodies, and cultivates partnerships with federal, territorial,

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and administrative skills.
• Experience in research administration.
• Commitment to a vibrant and inclusive research environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall administrative leadership for research activities in the Academic and Research Division.
• Oversee operation of multiple research centers and ensure delivery of research support to scientists.
• Cultivate partnerships with federal, territorial, Indigenous, and community governments, as well as with private and public organizations.
• Lead engagements with regional research networks, circumpolar research community, and national funding agencies.

Job description

The Assistant Vice President, Research (AVP Research) serves as the research leader for the Academic and Research Division, providing overall administrative leadership for the management of research activities. This role works closely with the Vice President, Academic & Research to support the growth of research initiatives both within the client and more broadly across the region. The AVP Research oversees the operation of multiple research centers and ensures the delivery of research support to a diverse range of scientists from local, national, and international communities.

Key responsibilities include enhancing research program delivery, monitoring and reporting on research activities, and ensuring that eligibility requirements for major research funding bodies remain in good standing. The AVP Research is expected to cultivate partnerships with federal, territorial, Indigenous, and community governments, as well as with private, public, and non-governmental organizations. The role also involves leading engagements with regional research networks, the circumpolar research community, and national funding agencies.

This position requires strong leadership and administrative skills, as well as the ability to foster collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders. The AVP Research will support the advancement of research excellence and innovation, contributing to the client's reputation as a leader in research. Candidates for this role should demonstrate experience in research administration and a commitment to supporting a vibrant and inclusive research environment.