Research Development Officer | |
| Job ID | 66-E6-E2-40-2E-38 |
| Company | The University Of Western Ontario |
| Location | London |
| Province | Ontario |
| Date Posted | 2022-04-27 |
| Posted Until | 2022-10-24 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Education |
| Job Details | View attachment |
| Description | |
| Research Development Officer Reference: 25644 Location: UWO Main Campus Faculty/Unit: VP Research - Western Research Department: Research Development & Services Employee Group: PMA ‐ Professional and Managerial Association Appointment Type: Continuing, Appointment Status: Regular Full‐Time Classification & Regular Hours Hours per Week: 35 Salary Grade: 15 About Western With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research‐intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real‐world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses. About Us Western Research provides strategic and administrative support to advance Western University's research mission and profile. Responsibilities The Research Development Officer will be responsible for supporting internal and/or external research funding processes at Western. The role will directly support research funding development through the identification of internal and/or external opportunities for funding, and will assist directly with opportunity dissemination, grant crafting, and proposal development. The role will ensure that each proposal conforms to Western's and the funding agencies' policies, procedures and criteria. The Research Development Officer will coordinate activities among Western's researchers, its local affiliates, and other national and international peer institutions, with the goal of facilitating the success of research proposals, and will provide expertise regarding internal and/or external funding processes, while delivering client‐oriented services in support of the university's research initiatives and endeavors. External proposals are typically related to major national and international research grant programs and strategic grant programs from the three major granting agencies. Western Values Diversity The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. | |
| Start Date | May 1, 2022 |
| Salary | Salary Grade: 15 |
| Education Requirements | 4 year Undergraduate Degree |
| Essential Skills | Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: ‐ Customer service skills to understand customer needs and expectations, with a desire to deliver helpful and reliable service to the University community ‐ Ability to handle details with a high degree of accuracy and to organize and prioritize a high volume of work to meet deadlines ‐ Ability to evaluate issues, recognize potential problems and take action to proactively resolve issues ‐ Project management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously from conception to completion within tightly prescribed timelines ‐ Communication skills with an emphasis on proposal development and delivering presentations ‐ Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner ‐ In‐depth knowledge of best practices for reviewing and writing grant proposals and of Canadian peerreview granting systems, processes and procedures ‐ Familiarity with intellectual property management, including copyrights and patents ‐ Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards ‐ A desire to grow and advance skills, which is demonstrated by attending conferences, workshops and other professional developmental opportunities to enhance performance ‐ Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with associates and colleagues including senior management ‐ Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite |
| Experience | 5 years' experience working with major government research programs; and/or experience in an academic research administration environment or related field Experience preparing government infrastructure proposals |
| Languages | English |
| Work Settings | Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519‐661‐2194. |
| Other | Please Note: Effective September 7, 2021, all employees and visitors to campus are required to comply with Western's COVID‐19 Vaccination Policy. |
| How To Apply | Click "Apply Now" We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. |
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