Research Engagement Officer

Date Posted: 03/18/2024
Req ID: 36560
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Schwartz Reisman Inst for Tech & Society
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00053406

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

The Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society is a highly specialized research, policy and solutions initiative at the University of Toronto that draws on world-class research expertise across multiple academic divisions; regional, national, and international academic partners; and commercial and community organizations and translates research into concrete solutions and policy guidance. We see that the world is in the midst of a massive technological revolution. Artificial intelligence, biotech and other emerging technologies are remaking entire industries and rewiring the way we live, work and organize society. Technology is even challenging our conception of what it means to be human. And it’s all happening at breakneck speed.

Your opportunity:

As Research Engagement Officer, you will play a critical role in supporting research operation activities, driven by our mission of ensuring that advanced technologies benefit everyone. Reporting to the Executive Director of the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology & Society and supervised by the Associate Director, Research Engagement, the Research Engagement Officer works to ensure research activities remain on track and are well executed. You will maintain a comprehensive awareness of the portfolio of research interests across our community and of the program opportunities and services available to mobilize and amplify researchers affiliated with the Institute.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Promoting research initiatives to increase program visibility and reputation
• Researching, analyzing and recommending grant opportunities
• Supporting grant writing; Preparing written materials for research events
• Liaising with agencies, collaborators, industry sponsors, faculty and other stakeholders regarding funding applications; Fostering positive relationships with researchers affiliated with the Institute and with project partners
• Coordinating logistical details required for project implementation and program activities; Coordinating the preparation of research operations and project status reports
• Providing detailed information to faculty and administrative staff on research programming and activities; Coordinating with communications staff to maintain information on a website and social media platforms; Generating reports and maintaining information in databases
• Determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming; Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items
• Collaborating on cost estimates; Tracking expenditures for operating budget

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three years relevant and recent experience performing a range of activities supporting a research environment such as grant writing, project management, event administration, and liaising with critical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience tracking project schedules and keeping stakeholders apprised of project progress.
• Experience with the administration of research programming.
• Relevant experience supporting grant writing and/or liaising with stakeholders during application process.
• Experience managing registration and the logistics of virtual meetings/webinars using software such as Zoom and MS Teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to take initiative with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to take full accountability for assigned tasks.
• Demonstrated advanced skills in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and databases.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills, with ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Assets (Nonessential):

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• A graduate degree is an asset.
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary research.
• Familiarity with the social impacts of advanced technologies, e.g. artificial intelligence, data-driven systems.

To be successful in this role you will be:

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• Communicator
• Cooperative
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Team player

Please note: 

• This is a term position until June 2025. 
• This role is currently elgible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Closing Date: 04/01/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 11 -- $73,748 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $94,310. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Recruiter: Daniel Hoverd

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.