Research Development Officer, Post-Award

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 15

Please note, this is a temporary full-time contract opportunity with an anticipated end date of September 1, 2024.

Secondments are Welcome

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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 foster a culture of research excellence that enhances Western University's profile on the global stage.

Responsibilities

The Research Development Officer, Post-Award supports research success at Western by proactively providing expertise in research administration and expertise in the delivery of research funding programs. The scope of the role’s responsibility extends to post-award support of major institutional grants, special strategic initiatives, and other programs as identified by the Director of Research Development. This role is accountable for ensuring adherence and enforcement to the policies, procedures, and requirements of Western Research and all research funding sponsors. The role is also responsible for supporting researchers with the initiation of major research projects as detailed in applications or proposals which includes budget development and finalization of funding agreements, particularly major institutional and strategic special initiatives. In addition, the Research Development Officer may also be consulted at the pre-award stages to provide advice and support on those portions of an application, which could have implications for post-award management (e.g. projects that will involve renovations or collaborations).

Qualifications

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

- 5 years experience in research environment or related business area

- Experience with research administration processes and systems

- Project management or project portfolio management experience with projects involving research as a core activity an asset

- Experience in an academic research environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Sound knowledge of research administration policies and issues (experience in an academic setting is an asset)

- Sound knowledge of government research funding program policies, guidelines and procedures (such as CFI, ORF and NIH)

- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of Ontario Research Fund budget development, forecasting, and reporting requirements

- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of Canada Foundation for Innovation budget development, award finalization, and project monitoring requirements

- Working knowledge of Project management principles (professional credentials like the PMP designation are not required, but would be considered an asset)

- Understanding of institutional policies on intellectual property, indirect costs, procurement, and research finance post-award grant management

- Broad and deep knowledge of relevant research funding programs

- Mature judgement, analytical and problem-solving skills with a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and opportunities

- Strong computer skills including spreadsheet design, word processing and database management

- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience giving presentations to multiple stakeholders, creating reports and demonstrated ability to respond to inquiries from staff, faculty and members of external organizations

- Ability to prepare complex budgets, and management of financial reports

- Strong record of collaborative teamwork with the motivation and ability to work independently with little supervision, and within cross-functional teams

- Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize with an eye to consistently producing high quality work and meeting deadlines in a demanding environment

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, interruptive environment while maintaining tact, diplomacy and professionalism

- Demonstrated analytical ability to understand, interpret, and effectively communicate complex guidelines, policies and procedures to key stakeholders

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.

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 [email protected] or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

Interested applicants are asked to visit https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #32213 by midnight on September 15th 2023

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.