Research Program Coordinator

Dalhousie University, Canada

Updated: 27 days ago
Location: Halifax Mid Harbour Nova Scotia Provincial Government, NOVA SCOTIA
Deadline: 16 Apr 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Research Program Coordinator
Department/Unit Medical Research Development Office
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S042-24
Employee Group NSGEU Local 77
Position Type Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable) 1 year
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
Salary $25.26 - $31.97 per hour ($42,687- $54,033 per annum, 32.5 hours per week)
Classification C5
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
Dalhousie Medical School attracts some of Canada’s top students, physicians, and health researchers. With campuses in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Saint John, New Brunswick, and over 100 teaching sites across the Maritimes, we provide aspiring doctors and health researchers with the highest caliber of education. Reporting to the Director, Medical Research Development Office, the Coordinator, Faculty Research Programs will coordinate all aspects of these funding programs, including stakeholder engagement, guideline development/review, application intake and adjudication, and award process.
Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate the application, review and awards process for Faculty of Medicine’s research portfolio.
  • Review research programs to foster research excellence.
  • Effectively communicate each research program’s guidelines and processes.
  • Work collaboratively with other units at Dal, including the Office of Research Services, Financial Services and with departments within the Faculty of Medicine for process efficiency and accuracy.
  • Ensure appropriate data is captured in the application and reporting process.
  • Work with the Director, MRDO to ensure financial processes are accurate and up-to date.
Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications
  • Business Administration diploma with three to five years of relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
  • Ability to work on multiple projects and with diverse teams.
  • Time management, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
  • Initiative and the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
Assets
  • Experience in research administration within an academic research environment.
  • Undergraduate degree.
  • Experience with project management.
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
- Service
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 03/20/2024
Close Date 04/16/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/15757

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