Partnership Development Officer - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Description

Date Posted:02/13/2023

Req ID: 29711

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 Faculty of 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 rigorous technical 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 Partnership Development Officer will support the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering research community to advance the Faculty's and the University of Toronto's strategic research administration and partnership activities.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Partnerships, the Partnership 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:

Researching and recommending new opportunities for external collaborations and partnerships
Developing and implementing plans to support areas of research relevant to partnership needs that are consistent with the University's academic mission
Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
Delivering presentations to promote programs, opportunities and/or initiatives
Developing and implementing strategies to maximize the economic and social impact of research partnerships
Developing and implementing strategies to grow existing partnerships, both vertically and horizontally
Liaising with internal and external contacts including a community of business development professionals across the University to prioritize U of T Engineering initiatives

Essential Qualifications:

Master's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
Minimum five years of relevant experience in anacademic or industry partnership and research environment
Experience identifying, attracting and retaining major research partnerships with private, government and/or NGO sector partners
Knowledge of research opportunities within Canada and internationally
Expert understanding of Provincial, Canadian and International partnershipbased research funding programs, in particular major industry partnership projects led by university researchers
Experience organizing and facilitating workshops and training sessions
Advanced computer skills (e.g. Excel, Access, Word, Power point)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problemsolving skills
Excellent interpersonal, negotiating, and marketing skills

To be successful in this role you will be:

Adaptable
Articulate
Cooperative
Diplomatic
Entrepreneurial
Problem solver

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