Perc Network Coordinator - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

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Description

MED Pediatrics:

Competition No.

Posting Date

Jul 20, 2023

Closing Date

Aug 01, 2023

Position Type

Part Time - Grant Funded

Salary Range

$44,169 to $60,548 (pro-rated) per year

Grade

Hours

28
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has a term length of a year plus a day with a possibility of extension and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person.

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.

Position
The Pediatric Emergency Research Canada (PERC) Network Coordinator reports to the PERC Chair and the PERC Executive.

The PERC Network Coordinator also works with the PEAK Research Team (Pediatric Emergency:
Advancing Knowledge, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine) and report closely to the PEAK Research Director and Program Manager.

The PERC Coordinator will work within the framework of the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Pediatrics' policies and procedures.

They are required to follow University of Alberta ethics and internal protocols to ensure that network goals are met.

The PERC Network Coordinator holds extensive knowledge in the field of network coordination (being the primary liaison between members), network priority setting, complex grant preparation, client relations, event planning, budget management, database management, research coordination support, website management and design, use of social media to build network reputation, and seeking new ways for network growth.

This individual provides independent, full scope research network coordination and stakeholder relations for the PERC network.

Duties

Serves as primary liaison between network investigators, site representatives, research coordinators, network members and external contacts (e.g., provide information and advice about programs/services)
Reports closely with the PERC Chair and Executive for decision making, process changes, governance guidelines, code of conduct and network research
Manage and coordinate the annual scientific meeting
Oversee overall cash flow of research network and actively seek new methods of funding to sustain and grow the network
Creating/managing network specific budgets. This includes managing the incoming funds from grants, 200+ memberships and events and outgoing funds for conferences, salaries and supplies.
Coordinate research project(s), which includes the following tasks:
perform study preparation and set-up activities (including obtaining ethics, operational, legal and administrative approval),

- manage the conduct of research protocols, liaise with Alberta Health Services and University departments,
- supervise and delegate tasks to research assistants,
- train research and clinical staff,
- develop study-specific standard operating procedures, and assist the Program Manager in study-specific finances.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 45 years of relevant experience in communication, event planning or network coordination; a combination of education and experience will be considered
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with mínimal supervision
Budget management experience is essential
Willingness to work flexible hours to fulfill the responsibilities of the position

**Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of University regulations, policies and procedures would be an asset and previous experience working in postsecondary environments is highly desirable
Experience in medical research is preferred
HR or finance/bookkeeping training is preferred
Proficiency in French is an asset
Experience as a research coordinator, postgraduate training, grant writing, or working with an industry partner or granting agency would be highly desirable

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