Centre Operations Lead - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

ENG Dean Administration:

Competition No.

Closing Date

Jan 31, 2023
This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Temporary Librarian, Administrative and Professional Staff (TLAPO) Agreement, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package found on our Benefits Overview page and annual salary range of $61,391 to $102,355.

This position has an initial appointment of one year with a possibility of extension.

Location:

This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person and work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Department/Faculty Summary

The Faculty of Engineering is home to large-scale, long-term collaborative research programs, and is a leading participant in broad initiatives that draw expertise from across the University of Alberta campus and around the globe.

Our vision is to be the most daring engineering community on the planet.

We are engineers united by our unwavering dedication to solving the world's greatest challenges and building a better future for society.

We are:
Driven. Trailblazing. Curious. Supportive. Grounded. Considerate.

Position Summary
The Faculty of Engineering has established the Centre for Energy and Mineral Processing (CEMP).

The centre will support research in topics related to energy systems, greenhouse gas mitigation, net-zero energy transitions, mineral processing and other related areas.

Reporting to the Faculty General Manager and working with the Centre Director, the Centre Operations Lead is responsible for the activities related to the establishment, outreach and functioning of the centre.

The Centre Operations Lead is directly engaged in activities that foster positive relationships with the research community that result in increased awareness of and engagement with the centre, investment in research in the targeted areas of energy and contributing to the overall research goals of the centre and the university.

Duties
Management of the Centre

Supporting and overseeing the administration of research projects
Creation and maintenance of plans and procedures
Organizing committee meetings and followup on action items
Oversee the financial management of the centre working collaboratively with finance partner
Liaising with industry partners and seeking new partners
Sourcing and organizing visiting speakers and other centre events
Working closely with Principal Investigators to develop projects
Other duties as required

Scientific Research Communications

Preparing technical reports on key topics
Preparing brochures and working collaboratively with the Marketing and Communications team
Seeking grant opportunities in energy related areas and supporting members to be aligned to those areas
Identifying new partnerships
Preparing funding proposals
Acting as communications liaison for internal and external communications including updating research proposals, communicating with external stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science
13 years of experience in the engineering field or in a university setting
Innovative selfstarter, with the ability to manage priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, intuitive and empathetic listening skills and presentation skills
Highly organized with high attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as a team

Preferred Qualifications

Master's or doctoral degree related to energy (Engineering, Natural or Applied Science)
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: research, research management, scientific communication, industrial liaison, is considered an asset

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