Application Restrictions
Open to both Internal and external
Job Type
Administrative/Management
Posting In effect from
8/4/2024
Closing Application Date
22/4/2024
Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Admin Type
Temporary
Anticipated Start Date
1/4/2024
Position End Date (If Applicable)
31/3/2026
DUTIES
Thompson Rivers University is seeking an experienced Research and Grants Navigator to join the Office of the VP Research. The Office provides direct support to faculty, staff, and students in all aspects of research creation and translation, including applying for, and/or receiving, funding from external agencies, and serving as the central clearinghouse for all university grant proposals, contracts, and awards. This position provides navigation and project management support for research and knowledge dissemination activities at TRU, with a particular focus on post-grant support.
The Research and Grants Navigator liaises between TRU’s research stakeholders - including faculty, students, Research Office, related administrative support units and library. They collaborate with researchers to advise on aspects such as budget management, financial controls, human resources, procurement, facilities management, Open Access publication, IT, legal, and risk management. This position will be the primary contact for TRU researchers with questions regarding research services across campus; the successful candidate will be required to have advanced knowledge of the services, facilities and supports at TRU and will be the primary lead in assisting researchers to engage effectively with these resources.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist researchers in effectively engaging with TRU research relevant resources.
- Navigate and facilitate post-award administration of external and internal research grants, sponsored contracts, and awards including the transfer of funds and ensuring timelines are met.
- Lead creation and renewal of process and procedure regarding administrative research services on campus, including engagement with service units in each area.
- Serve as primary contact for researchers and TRU administrative support units for all post-award activities to provide excellent advice, customer service and to resolve complex issues related to sponsored projects.
- Liaise between TRU research administration, researchers, funding agencies, and external partners / community organizations of financial administration including policies, procedures, and agency guidelines.
- Act as compliance point of contact, interpret and inform researchers of any compliance issues regarding granting agency regulations, and disallowances with their program. Assist in correcting discrepancies and monitoring corrective actions.
- Facilitate research related services and post-award grants orientation for new researchers on policies, procedures, and forms required for sponsored projects.
- Develop training materials and provide systems training as requested for research services and post-grant activities.
- Establish calendar of reporting and closeout reminders for sponsored programs, remind researchers of reporting deadlines.
- Maintain necessary records, files, reports, databases, and resource materials pertinent to research services and post-award grants activities.
- Work as a team with Grants Development Officers in performing relevant grants activities and assisting with sustaining external funding.
- Work with research finance to review and meet financial compliance requirements.
- Support faculty engagement and professional development activities.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
REPORTS TO
Associate Director of Research Services
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential qualifications:
- Master’s degree.
- Minimum three years recent work experience in research services administration or pre- and/or post-award grant administration, preferably in an academic setting with broad understanding of academic operations and research required.
Knowledge and skills:
- Advanced knowledge of research funding agencies, academic research organizations, and the principles and methods of research administration and grant program management.
- Knowledge of post-secondary institutions and faculty development activities.
- Very good to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure, multi-task and prioritize while meeting strict deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with faculty, students, managers, peers, and research community.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- High level of resourcefulness, initiative, and prioritization to meet challenges of a complex environment.
- Demonstrated skills in effective project management.
- Understanding and experience with research supports and post-award compliance best practices.
- Knowledge of regulations relating to federal grants and award administration.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in highly detailed work.
- Demonstrated understanding for principles of Indigenization and equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Ability to:
- Explain policies and procedures/rules and regulations in a clear and collegial manner.
- Facilitate meetings and coordinate the work of teams.
- Work both independently and as part of a team.
- Work effectively with diverse groups.
- Maintain high quality and detailed records and data.
- Complete projects in a timely and efficient manner.
Pay Band
$84,467.00 - $96,263.00 ( Admin Pay Band BH )
Location
Kamloops, BC CA (Primary)
# of Hires Needed
1
Organizational Unit
Thompson Rivers University -> Office of Vice President, Research
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:
Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website . External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.