Knowledge Mobilization and Research Support Officer - Ottawa, Canada - Carleton University

Carleton University

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Associate Dean, Research and International, Sprott School of Business, the Knowledge Mobilization and Research Support Officer is responsible for the administrative support for Research Faculty, Research Chairs, Research Centres and International Partnerships.

The officer will be in charge of the administrative affairs stemming from research and international activities, including research communications and outreach activities, research and international strategic planning and research areas of development; policy and funding programs; research and international partnerships.

The officer will be responsible for administrative responsibilities related to research knowledge mobilization and research impact communications; providing administrative support to research; and providing administrative support to international initiatives.

Qualifications:

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

The ability to interact with clients, external and internal to Sprott School and Carleton University, cordially, and provide excellent customer service;
Knowledge of research topics and trends would be an asset
The ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team;
The commitment to maintain confidentiality;
The ability to set priorities and to organize and present material accurately and clearly;
The ability to formulate a solution tactfully with clients looking for research, research faculty, and graduate research student's information, including determining the precise nature of their request and its degree of urgency;
The ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Understanding basic French is an asset.

Education and Experience:

The above is normally acquired through:

The completion of an honours Bachelor's degree preferably in business, or equivalent, with exposure to research activities and international partnerships.
Five years of relevant professional experience working in the area of Research or International Relations is a must.
Professional experience in postsecondary administration would also be an asset.

HR Note:

Carleton University and CUPE 2424 are currently completing a joint job evaluation and pay equity project.

The University and the Union are working together to describe the skills, effort, responsibilities and working conditions associated with every CUPE 2424 job, including this one.

As a result, the job description that is currently associated with this posting (for recruitment purposes) may be revised to reflect the actual duties captured in the new job descriptions.

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications.

Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position.

Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements.

Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner.

Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength.

We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to:

women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.