Research Business Support Jobs

Superior project management and presentation skills

Be responsible for the project management from initiation through field work to reporting

Superior knowledge and practical experience on a wide range of mixed-methods research methods.

Leverage existing knowledge from the research team and the enterprise to uncover better insights by bringing in multiple information sources.

Proven 3-5 years of experience in qualitative research on the supplier/vendor side

Innovative thinker with proven experience to demonstrate outside of the box thinking

Supporting one or more upper management personnel for all administrative needs. Scheduling meetings and making travel arrangements, processing expense claims.

Maintaining confidential and non-routine information and acting as project manager for special projects pertaining to executive staff.

Creating and developing visual presentations for senior executives; organizing and prioritizing a large volume of incoming calls.

Developing reports and composing, critiquing and editing correspondence, as well as interfacing effectively with all levels of personnel.

Enters information into and/or updates existing records in the RSO Grants Management System at the application/proposal and submission stages.

Keep abreast of all the specificities of sponsor programs (contributions, certifications, compliance (such as FCOI/Federal Research Security), matching funding, partner organization

Responds to enquiries related to application reviews and sponsors requirements

Participates in the development, implementation, and education of processes and procedures related to application review

Minimum of three years of progressively responsible research administration experience, preferably in a postsecondary environment

In-depth knowledge with University of Alberta policies and procedures

Strong organization and time management skills

A combination of education, training and progressively responsible experience may be considered.

Demonstrated accurate keyboarding and data entry skills required.

Exceptional capabilities in working with MS Office required

Able to maintain a remote work environment and transition to onsite activities as required.

Previous experience in similar role an asset.