Research Team Lead - (989822.1)

University of Victoria; Victoria; Vor Ort; CAD 77.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Campus flex arrangement

Zusammenfassung

The University of Victoria is seeking a Research Support Team Lead in the Dean’s Office to strengthen the Faculty of Social Sciences’ research funding portfolio. The role provides strategic coordination, expert guidance, and high-quality administrative support across all stages of the grant lifecycle.

Reporting to the Associate Dean, Research & Graduate Studies, the successful candidate leads a small team, ensures compliance and efficient service, and helps increase funded research activity

Qualifikationen

• Requires graduate degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to lead and motivate a professional team.
• Experience in research grant preparation and post-award processes.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic coordination and high-quality administrative support across all stages of the research funding lifecycle.
• Lead a small team and ensure compliant, efficient grant and award facilitation services.
• Develop and maintain Faculty-level systems to support grant proposals and budgets.
• Advise on emerging needs, risks, and opportunities with the Associate Dean.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Administrative skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Research administration

Grant development

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Graduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Research administration systems

Jobbeschreibung

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Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> Faculty of Social Sciences

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

5 November 2026

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$76,643.00 - $99,674.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

SG10

Start Date

12/1/2026

End Date

11/30/2027

Employee Group:

PEA - Term

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Administrative and Support Services

About this Opportunity

The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

*This position is eligible for a campus flex arrangement*

The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $76,643 to $84,502. Starting salary is determined in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range: Up to $99,674. Progression beyond the recruitment range is available through annual performance increases, in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.

Job Summary

A member of the Dean’s office staff team, the Research Support Team Lead is responsible for strengthening the Faculty’s research enterprise by providing strategic coordination, expert guidance, and high quality administrative support across all stages of the research funding lifecycle. Reporting to the Associate Dean, Research & Graduate Studies, the role ensures that researchers affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences receive timely, accurate, and proactive assistance in seeking and administering research funding.

The mandate of this role is to translate Faculty research priorities into effective operational practices at the Faculty-level; oversee the delivery of research support services offered through the Dean’s office; maintain a high standard of compliance, efficiency, and client service; and provide strategic grant and award facilitation services. The position leads a small team of research support staff, fostering a collaborative, solutions oriented environment that enables consistent, reliable support for grant development and funding administration.

The role holds authority to organize and prioritize team workflows, recommend improvements to faculty research support processes, and advise the Associate Dean, Research & Graduate Studies on emerging needs, risks, and opportunities. Success in this role is defined by increased funded research activity and success rates, strong relationships with faculty members and central services, and a well coordinated team that delivers responsive, high quality service.

Objectives

• Strengthen the Faculty’s research funding enterprise by supporting strategic grant development and award nominations.
• Provide Faculty-level training, professional development, and grant development support to faculty members and postdoctoral researchers, with the goal of strengthening the quality and competitiveness of grant applications before submission to the central review process.
• Develop and maintain efficient Faculty-level systems, procedures, and resources that support research proposal development (i.e. creation of templates, best practices, resource documents, quick sheets, process to allocate matching funds and/or internal support)

Job Requirements

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a graduate degree and a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading and motivating a team of professionals.
• Ability to identify and analyze issues, develop solutions, and implement effective strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate, build and maintain positive relationships with diverse individuals and work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience in research grant preparation.
• Knowledge of Canadian funding agency requirements and post-award research administration processes.
• Knowledge of the Canadian and the international award landscape.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex policies, guidelines, and funding regulations.
• Knowledge of basic project managements skills and tools (e.g., PM software, RACI, Gannt charts)
• Strong ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities, seamlessly transition between projects, and adapt to evolving business needs while maintaining high standards of quality and stakeholder service
• Organized, detail-oriented with strong administrative skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex processes and timelines.
• Experience developing tools, resources, or processes that improve administrative efficiency.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to review and provide feedback on complex documents.
• Experience with planning and delivering workshops and professional training opportunities.
• Proficiency with common administrative and research systems (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, research administration systems).

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups .

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