Senior Research Advisor

Queen's University; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian research university is seeking a Senior Research Advisor to manage strategic research funding programs. This role involves coordinating pre- and post-award support and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree and extensive experience in research grant management. Join us to make a significant impact on research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven to ten years of experience in research grant management.
• Extensive knowledge of university research environment and funding administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead program advisor for strategic research programs.
• Coordinate pre- and post-award support for funding programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

COVID 19 On-Campus Requirements

Prior to May 1 2022 the University required all students faculty staff and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in in-person University activities. These requirements were suspended effective May 1 2022 but the University may reinstate them at any point.

About Queens University

Queens University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research faculty administration engineering & construction athletics & recreation power generation corporate shared services and many more.

We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women racialized / visible minorities Indigenous / Aboriginal peoples persons with a disability persons who identify in the LGBTQ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

Come work with us!

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director Institutional Research Programs the Senior Research Advisor (the Senior Advisor) is a key member of the Vice-Principal Research portfolio (Portfolio) and Research Services team and is responsible for the monitoring and execution of the institutions portfolio of research funding programs of strategic significance to the research prominence of Queens University. The Senior Advisor works closely with Portfolio leadership and brings an informed forward-thinking and strategic approach acting as a subject matter expert for large scale and / or allocation-based funding opportunities. This includes opportunities from the Canada Foundation for Innovation Tri-agency Institutional Program Secretariat Ontario Research Fund and other opportunities as they arise.

The Senior Advisor takes a lead role in coordinating resources to deliver pre- and post-award support for research community stakeholders for the funding programs within their portfolio. The Senior Advisor works collaboratively with managers and directors across the Portfolio as well as Associate Deans of Research and units such as Procurement Research Accounting Facilities the Human Rights and Equity Office and the Provosts Office among others to both deliver a consistent high quality and customer-centric research experience for applicants and grant holders and to ensure alignment with agency policies. The incumbent will oversee the work of Research Services personnel facilitate internal committees support collaboration among research services stakeholders and may represent the institution in meetings with external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as the lead program advisor for a strategic portfolio of large-scale and / or allocation-based research programs analyzing and interpreting granting agency requirements and guidelines and providing expert program guidance and oversight across the full research program life cycle.
• In partnership with the Director leads execution of efficient and effective internal selection processes to enhance competitiveness of limited opportunity institutional-scale external submissions ensuring alignment with institutional strategic objectives to advance Queens research excellence profile and impact.
• Monitors institutional allocation-based programs (such as CFI JELF CFI IF CRC CERC) and reports to the Director to ensure effective and timely usage as directed by the government.
• In collaboration with senior Research Services leadership advises implements and monitors strategies to ensure that Queens Universitys funding allocations are maximized and recruitments meet institutional equity targets as determined by the Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat for example for CRC and CERC programs.
• Leads and guides the development review and editing of select highly complex and high value research proposals of strategic significance to the institution involving multiple partners sectors or collaborators and / or having impact across the institution; including applications to the Canadian Foundation for Innovation the Canada Research Chairs program the Canada Excellence Research Chairs program Canada First Research Excellence Fund the Ontario Research Fund and other provincial national and global funding agencies.
• Leads post-award administration of large-scale programs serving as a liaison between the researchers administrative offices at Queens and the external funding agency.
• Builds cultivates and maintains relationships with external funding bodies sponsors governments organizations and other universities regarding major funding opportunities policies and strategies disseminating information to the University and / or stakeholders as required.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders campus partners vendors and contractors.
• Build strong working relationships with other administrative units at the University to advance the planning execution and success of major research initiatives by devising strategies to improve the quality of pre- and post-award project management including effective processes and procedures for implementation of sponsor-specific requirements.
• Plans prioritizes and manages the work of employees or consultants providing strategic and tactical advice guidance and coaching. Identifies the need for staff resources participates on staffing committees and makes effective recommendations regarding employee selection.
• Assesses staff training and development needs and ensures that employees receive training required to improve and sustain successful performance.
• Collaborates with other staff to resolve issues and challenges that could inhibit delivery of programs and services.
• Accountable for ensuring a positive and productive working environment consistent with the vision and values of the Vice-Principal Research portfolio and the Universitys commitment to equity diversity and inclusion.
• Undertakes other duties including special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree combined with a minimum of seven to ten years of experience with research grant and report review project management and / or other management / leadership related work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the university research environment research funding administration policies and practices and external research support programs available to Canadian researchers.
• Demonstrated successful experience in team building and project management including confidence tact discretion and judgment to work effectively with academic researchers government representatives and senior administrators.
• Knowledge about international research trends in academia public and private sectors and the relevance of these trends to institutional program priorities and research directions of the University.
• Experience with planning implementing and leading major projects and their numerous variables (development of timelines and processes financial and budgetary considerations quality) working with various stakeholders and influencing others.
• Extensive knowledge of university structure policy and administrative systems.
• Ability to understand research proposals and evaluation methodologies and interpret communicate and apply funding agency policies and guidelines.
• Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Skills

• High level of organizational administrative project facilitation and program management skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a collaborative and fast-paced client-oriented environment.
• Ability to lead and motivate others and cultivate high-level performance within a high- functioning team environment to maximize research and scholarship potential of faculty members.
• Sensitivity to the diverse cultures of the different faculties that will be involved in research project initiatives and the ability to respond to their needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to compile synthesize and interpret relevant information from a wide variety of sources with an ability to pay exceptional attention to detail.
• Strength in exercising appropriate critical thinking abilities to proactively manage and / or mitigate known risks and identify new issues that could arise. Flexibility initiative and resourcefulness to develop creative ideas that provide solutions to a variety of workplace challenges.
• Well-developed and proven investigative and analytical skills to identify and address problems with initiative and horizontal collaboration.
• Interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Exhibits mutual respect and sensitivity to working with diverse stakeholders and an ability to interpret and respond to their diverse needs.
• Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement to enhance the performance of the team.

Decision Making

• Determines best practices to streamline and increase efficiency effectiveness responsiveness and accountability of research processes and practices.
• Lead cross-functional teams in system / process review and the identification of solutions negotiating agreement among stakeholders and resolving conflict.
• Determine strategies for personnel and faculty training in research development grant writing and post-award administration
• Plan implement and evaluate administration policies procedures and practices in meeting university division portfolio and unit goals and practices.
• Decide when to elevate decisions challenges or unresolved issues to the Director and / or other senior leaders.
• Set priorities and oversee the workload of personnel including determining required training and communications.
• Evaluate recommend and offer expert advice on the development and implementation of technological or process related improvements integrations and initiatives.
• Determine when to advise the Director of a situation that might negatively or positively impact the university and formulate recommendations for mitigation or pursuing an opportunity.

Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queens is strongly committed to employment equity diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black racialized persons Indigenous people women persons with disabilities and 2SLGBTQI accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements priority will be given to those who are legally eligible to work in Canada.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at .

Key Skills

• Computer Hardware
• Loan Processing
• Sales Experience
• Continuous Integration
• Iis
• Risk Management
• Banking
• Strategic Planning
• Curriculum Development
• Administrative Experience
• Program Design
• negotiation

Employment Type Full-Time

Experience years

Vacancy 1