Research Partnerships Officer - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Date Posted:02/17/2023

Req ID: 29810

Faculty/Division:
VP - Research

Department:
Innovations & Partnerships Office

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

Your opportunity:

Under the general supervision of the Director, Partnerships, the Research Partnerships Officer works within a team of administrative and accounting staff to provide effective and efficient service and support to faculty members and academic administrators in the development and negotiation of research funding, material transfer, service and intellectual property agreements, and the central financial administration of research funding.

Your responsibilities will include:

Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
Drafting service contracts, material transfer agreements and other intellectual property agreements
Liaising with contacts to ensure consistent administration procedures are followed
Settling research agreement terms with sponsor and funding agencies
Disseminating information regarding research funding programs and opportunities to the research community
Overseeing the establishment and release of research funds

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or an acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience including some agreement and intellectual property administration experience and knowledge of agreement and intellectual property laws.
Strong computer skills including the ability to work with a broad range of internal and external information system tools and electronic processing systems including spreadsheets, databases, and sponsorbased electronic systems.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, flexibility,initiative, and creativity.
Attention to detail.
Strong analytical, risk assessment and problemsolving skills.
Strong communication skills; ability to influence others, ability to act as a resource and provide guidance, and strong oral and written skills.
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to act with tact and sensitivity in dealing with varied clientele, strong sense of judgement in managing relationships.

Assets (Nonessential):

Experience working in a University environment.
Knowledge of University research and financial policies and procedures research and financial systems.
Experience in paralegal, legal clerical or contract law environment is highly valued.

To be successful in this role you will be:

Organized
Problem solver
Procedural
Resourceful
Team player

Closing Date: 03/06/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Research Administration & Teaching

Recruiter:
Anita Chooraman

**Lived Experience Statement