Research Development Coordinator

Yukon University; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Research Development Coordinator to enhance the research culture within a vibrant academic environment. This role involves promoting collaborative research through events and workshops, supporting grant proposal development, and managing research funding. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, providing exceptional customer service while handling sensitive information. Join a forward-thinking institution that values innovation and inclusivity in research and scholarly activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in research administration and grant facilitation.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate forums, events, and workshops for research collaboration.
• Facilitate grant proposal development and manage research funding.

Skills

Project Management

Grant Writing

Research Administration

Customer Service

Indigenous Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Director of Research and Innovation at Yukon University

Research Development Coordinator

YukonU Research Services Office

Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus *in person, remote work not available*

4-year Term, with the possibility of extension, starting ASAP

$45.15 to $53.75 per hour

Based on 75 hours bi-weekly

Employment Opportunity No.: 24.103

Closing Date: May 26, 2024

Yukon University Research Services Office seeks an individual to join our growing office as a Research Development Coordinator. This position plays a key role in cultivating a culture that celebrates research and scholarly activity across YukonU’s campuses. Your innovative ideas and energy will create new opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to engage in research and scholarly activity. They will support the development of accessible and efficient processes to enhance YukonU’s research administration.

As a Research Development Coordinator, you will work across the university to promote a lively and collegial internal research culture. This includes creating or coordinating opportunities such as forums, events, seminars, and workshops for researchers to meet informally and develop shared interests and initiatives, including grant-writing seminars and ideation sessions. You will also provide project management services to increase ambition and readiness for external funding opportunities. Additionally, you will coordinate an annual interdisciplinary faculty cohort centered around a unifying theme. The role also supports YukonU’s commitment to Indigenization by fostering knowledge creation and research activities rooted in Indigenous and Western knowledge.

The position will serve as a grant facilitator to support the development of grant proposals and provide post-award management of external research funding.

At YukonU, the RSO offers room for innovation in practices and procedures to support the university’s growing research portfolio. Your insight, experience, attention to detail, and care for your work will benefit the team and those engaged in research at YukonU. The Research Development Coordinator provides high-level customer service in a fast-paced, deadline-driven administrative environment. You will act as the first point of contact for students, faculty, and staff, providing professional advice and guidance to develop competitive research grants and contracts. Operating with professionalism, you will manage sensitive and confidential information.

Job ad here: https://www.yukonu.ca/about-us/careers/current-opportunities/2556

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Higher Education