Grants Facilitator (Health Sciences)

Posting Details
Position Information

Job Title	Grants Facilitator (Health Sciences)
Position Details	The Office of Research and Innovation Services (ORIS) is a central support to the research community at the University of Lethbridge and is a valuable and important resource as research activity continues to grow. ORIS invites applications for a full-time Grants Facilitator in the Health Sciences portfolio to commence as soon as possible. Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, Research, the Grants Facilitator plays an important role in ensuring the continued growth and development of research and scholarly activity of the Health Sciences faculty at the University of Lethbridge. The portfolio for this position will work primarily with funding agencies such as the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR), Alberta Innovates, and other health research funders. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Advising faculty members on the applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines of the university and external sponsors; Assisting faculty with the development of grant proposals and providing advice for changes and/or improvement; Working with the Office of Financial Services to manage and administer institutional funds; Pre- and post-award administration including opening research accounts, tracking timelines for renewal, and ensuring the submission of reports to granting agencies; Managing and coordinating internal grant competitions; Communicating with granting agencies as appropriate; Communicating with the broader research community on research activities and successes; and Contributing to strategy development around increasing success rates and research-related revenue generation.
Position Qualifications	The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of a graduate degree (preferably in a Health-related discipline) and have experience in writing/reviewing grant/contract proposals. The candidate must be familiar with national granting councils and other major sponsors of University research in Canada. Specific knowledge of the university’s systems for administering the financial, legal, and ethical aspects of university research is strongly encouraged. Skills: The ideal candidate will Have superior interpersonal skills with an ability to establish strong relationships with the research community across all disciplines at the University of Lethbridge. Have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Have excellent organizational and time management skills, and have experience managing and coordinating a high volume of diverse activities under tight deadlines. An ability to adapt to changing priorities is essential. Be respectful, tactful and diplomatic. Be prepared to manage governance timelines and processes. Be adept with software such as Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams, and other business process management products. Comfort with technology is required. The successful candidate must be willing to relocate to Lethbridge.
Hiring Range	$58,018.00 - $72,987.00 annually
Campus	Lethbridge
Employment Group	APO
Position Category	Other

Posting Detail Information

Open Date	05/27/2022
Close Date	06/10/2022
Open Until Filled	No
Desired Start Date	07/01/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment Equity	The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference. The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.