Disability Administrative Specialist - Saskatoon, SK, Canada - University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, SK, Canada

1 week ago

Full time

Description

Research Acceleration & Strategic Initiatives (RASI) supports the university research community in the incubation and development of research grants, infrastructure projects and initiatives.

A key goal of the office is to provide researchers and the university with services and programs that afford a competitive edge when applying for external research funding.

Research Acceleration and Strategic Initiatives (RASI), a unit of the OVPR, provides pre and post award support for grants from the individual to institutional level.

RASI works with the university research community in key initiatives such as programming to support researchers at all levels, the incubation and development of large-scale institutional research programs and infrastructure projects, assisting researchers in navigating pre and post award grant processes, and linking research and teaching in undergraduate research.

This position will coordinate office administration and support the Director.

Nature of Work:

Reporting to the Programs Coordinator, this position is part of a cohesive, cross-unit team providing excellent, proactive service to the research community.

The position may have shifting priorities and will be expected to exercise judgement during fast-paced periods.

Provide excellent research and administrative support to the Director through undertaking environmental scans and other research projects and drafting and editing official correspondence and presentations.

Office Coordination
Provide administrative oversight and coordination of the office, purchase orders, human resource processes and unit finances.
Coordinate events, including providing expert logistical planning and support for campus-wide special events.

Oversee office purchases and expenses, including completing monthly reconciliation of office finances and expenditures, and development, payment and execution of contracts and services.

Maintain office communications including drafting the weekly newsletter and maintaining the RASI website and acting as the first point-of-contact for the main RASI email inbox.

Provide project and program support for RASI strategic programs (DARE, Undergraduate Initiative, Research Junction, etc.).

Coordinate office administrative procedures and processes and assess them with a view to making them more effective and efficient.

Education:
An undergraduate degree in a related field. A minimum of three years' experience in an administrative role in an academic and/or research administration environment.

Experience using Outlook, managing ongoing projects, editing and proofreading documents and strong internet research skills would be considered an asset.

A working knowledge of the University of Saskatchewan environment is a valuable asset, including knowledge of university systems (Concur, FAST, UnivRS).

Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to work on multiple projects with competing demands to meet deadlines; Proven ability to work in a high volume setting and manage multiple projects with competing demands and deadlines;

Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-motivated, as well as to work collaboratively in a team environment is an asset.

Demonstrated strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Familiarity with website design is an asset.
Permanent
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.

Driver's License and Abstract Check:
Not Applicable
Administrative Coordinator