Strategic Research Development Officer - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:02/13/2023

Req ID: 29712

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Department:
APSC Admin. Units

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto and its Academic Divisions are continually seeking to amplify the impact of their research and innovation activities.

To enable this, Divisions are adding new divisional research officers to augment the expertise and bandwidth of existing highly skilled individuals already in place.

The Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) will invite these individuals together into a community of practice.

The Facultyof Applied Science & Engineering is a world-renowned community of researchers and students dedicated to solving some of the world's most pressing challenges through collaborative and multidisciplinary research and experiential education.

Through rigoroustechnical training, and unparalleled extracurricular and professional experience opportunities, we prepare the next generation of engineering leaders and change makers to unlock the future's boundless potential.

Your opportunity:

The Strategic Research Development Officer will support the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering strategic and research community to advance the Faculty's and the University of Toronto's strategic research administration activities.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Partnerships, the Strategic Research Development Officer will work in collaboration with the Division of the Vice-President Research & Innovation (VPRI) to bring the highest standards of professionalism and dedication to achieve maximum quality and administration support in order to contribute to the success of the Faculty's partnership initiative.

Your responsibilities will include:

Conducting analysis on research trends and other information to strengthen proposals
Identifying, developing and executing strategies for research and development collaborations
Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
Researching and recommending new opportunities for external collaborations and partnerships
Delivering presentations to promote programs, opportunities and/or initiatives
Fostering and maintaining networks to build capacity and collaboration
Promoting research initiatives at events and conferences
Planning and estimating financial resources required for programs and/or projects
Conducting detailed data analysis and interpretation of internal data related to research and partnerships to inform management decision making

Essential Qualifications:

Master's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
Minimum five years of relevant experience in an academic environment supporting strategic initiatives
Experience supporting the development and implementation of academic strategies
Demonstrated strategic, analytical, organization and planning skills
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
High level of initiative with the capacity to work independently and as part of a group
Demonstrated skills in working with Faculty members, administrators and students to support their initiatives
Demonstrated judgement, initiative and ability to anticipate needs, ability to meet multiple priorities and details
Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectfuland collegial learning and working environment

To be successful in this role you will be:

Accountable
Achievement oriented
Communicator
Entrepreneurial
Multitasker
Resourceful

Closing Date: 02/22/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Research Administration & Teaching

**Lived Experience Statement