Faculty Research Coordinator

PRIMARY DETAIL

Salary Package: (HEW 7) $97,783 - $106,018, plus 17% employer's superannuation.
Appointment Type: Full-time, Ongoing
3 x positions available
Location: Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus at North Ryde

THE ROLE

The Faculty Research Coordinator supports the development and delivery of Researcher Development across the Faculty.

The Faculty Research Coordinator will need to liaise effectively with key staff across the Faculty and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research portfolio and other central portfolios as well as other faculties.

The Faculty Research Coordinator reports to the Faculty Research Manager. The position works closely with other members of the Faculty and central support units, to provide timely and professional support to a range of projects related to the Faculty’s research.

There are 3 positions available, with one position being vacant in each of the following facility's:

• Macquarie Business School (MQBS)

• Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences (FMHHS)

• Faculty of Arts

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage and support projects relating to researcher development, in collaboration with other members of the Faculty Research Office and Research Services.

• Undertake background research, environmental scans, and produce high-quality content (including internal publications, promotional materials, online collateral etc.) in order to support team projects.

• Coordinate the Faculty Researcher Development program, both the content and the interface with portals linked to staff development at MQ.

• Develop an understanding of current and emerging trends in researcher development, nationally and globally.

•  Plan and deliver opportunities to connect and convene with stakeholders, including engagement forums, training workshops, and communities of practice.

• Support operational and other planning and reporting initiatives, in collaboration with the Faculty Research Manager.

• Collaborate with the Faculty Research Manager to develop and implement the Faculty Early Career Research (ECR) strategy and provide ongoing expert advice, guidance and support to the

• Faculty’s Early Career Researcher Network to assist in the development of their research activities.

• Analyse data and report on all aspects of Faculty research activities, using data extracted from internal and external research management systems to help guide the development of strategic initiatives, track Faculty research performance, and promote Faculty achievements.

• Undertake Faculty research-based projects as requested by the Associate Dean, Research and Faculty Research Manager

• In collaboration with the Faculty Research Manager, consolidate the Faculty’s research submissions including ERA (Excellence in Research for Australia) and the Engagement and Impact Assessments and make recommendations for improving faculty procedures.

• Represent the Faculty on various network groups on behalf of the Faculty Research Manager as required.

• Under the direction of the Faculty Research Manager develop and implement workshops for School staff to increase awareness of research initiatives. Provide coordination of staff in support of workshop coordination.

• As requested by the SRM, act as the key liaison between the School, Research Services and relevant other offices across the University regarding internal and external research applications, collaborative research proposals and processes.

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About You

• Demonstrated experience in the management of projects requiring the development of strong collaborative working relationships across functional boundaries.

• A high-level understanding of the research environment and demonstrated ability to apply that understanding to the management and delivery of projects.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that outlines how you meet to the selection criteria below.

Within your cover letter, please do specify which Faculty you would most like your application to be considered for

Selection Criteria

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. A higher degree in a relevant area would be favorably regarded.

• A high-level understanding of the research environment and demonstrated ability to apply that understanding to the management and delivery of research projects requiring the development of strong collaborative working relationships.

• Demonstrated experience working in a senior level research administrative or project role, developing and implementing strategies and providing ongoing expert advice, guidance, and support to a faculty’s research community to assist in the development of their research activities.

• High level research, analytical and negotiation skills appropriate to problem solving and planning.

• Experience in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures and the provision of advice and feedback to key stakeholders.

• Strong verbal and written skills to communicate effectively with a range of audiences and to write high quality plans and reports.

• Demonstrated experience in using administrative information systems (databases) and all programs in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Macquarie Business School (MQBS) Role Enquires: Leonie Verzeletti, HR Manager, [email protected]

Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences (FMHHS) Role Enquires: Cathy Harding, HR Manager, [email protected]

Faculty of Arts Role Enquires: Louise Rassack, HR Manager, [email protected]

Application Close Date: Sunday, 24th July 2022, 11:59pm, AEST

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:

24/07/2022 11:59 PM

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