Job Description

DescriptionThis posting is open to current employees at the University of Alberta only. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).In accordance with the this position has an approximate appointment of one year (renewable) and offers a comprehensive benefits package found at and annual salary range of $103,327 - $142,075.Location - This role is in person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.Working at the University of AlbertaThe University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Mxc3xa9tis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. .Working for the Faculty of Nursing - Translating Research in Elder Care (TREC)Translating Research in Elder Care (TREC) is a research program in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta. TREC is a pan-Canadian and international longitudinal health services and knowledge translation program of applied research. It is multi-disciplinary with approximately 30 researchers from 8 universities and 20 core decision makers; it functions in an integrated KT or partnered model. We have long-standing relationships with stakeholders, end users, policymakers and our citizen advisory group. TREC maintains a cohort of 94 nursing homes and has a world-class database that has been running continuously for 15 years.Additional information about the TREC research program is available at the following URL:PositionTREC is on an innovation journey, working closely with partners, towards the spread and scale of its research and RCT and pilot-tested interventions, all with a mission to improve the quality of life of residents and the quality of work life of staff in Long Term Care. As TREC moves on this journey, we are seeking an Associate Director to further build partnerships and coordinate TREC's activities to enhance its impact.The Associate Director, reporting directly to the Scientific Director, is responsible for developing and executing TREC's operational strategies to manage the complex research program which holds over 18 active grants from national and provincial granting agencies and provincial governments and to attain the goals of the Scientific Director, members and governance committees. The Associate Director oversees TREC's financial performance of over $8 million in grants currently, and additional budgets as they arise, and is responsible for HR planning and managing more than 30 staff and trainees. The Associate Director initiates and develops partnerships and builds and maintains trust relationships with members, stakeholders, funders, and partners to ensure that TREC's activities across Canada are fully integrated, its activities and members are fully supported, progress is monitored and communicated and deliverables are achieved.Duties1. Partner, Stakeholder and Member Relations

• Initiates and develops partnerships with provincial and federal governments, national funding organizations and not-for-profit and private sector organizations with interests in LTC.
• Builds and maintains trust relationships with investigators, funders, stakeholders and partners.
• Holds regular meetings with partners and stakeholders to ensure alignment with TRECs strategic goals and those of the partner and stakeholder. -
• Develops and oversees structures and processes that sustain stakeholder and partner relationships.
• Negotiates and prepares partnership agreements.
• Ensures ongoing environmental scanning for funding opportunities, collaborative opportunities, etc.
• Oversees the coordination of investigator programs and activities across Canada.

2. Governance

• Provides strategic advice and support to the Scientific Director and governance committees including the International Scientific Advisory Committee, the Research Management Committee, Voices consisting of resident, citizen and caregiver representatives, and other TREC Committees.
• Oversees the development and execution of strategic plans for the program.
• Reviews and updates the Terms of Reference and Membership of TREC committees.
• Oversees the development and execution of policy and resulting operational procedures - as directed by TREC committees
• Develops and implements a risk management strategy and plan; regularly reviews this plan with the PI and appropriate Committee Chairs. -
• Develops and oversees an accountability and performance measurement framework.

3. TREC Operations

• Oversees management of TREC budget and financial records, including reporting functions to funders and universities.
• Oversees the preparation and execution of comprehensive business and operational plans to facilitate the achievement of strategic goals. -
• Supports research and project managers in preparation of project and annual operational plans.
• Ensures a monitoring program is in place for all projects that enable progress toward milestones and deliverables to be routinely measured and reported.
• Ensures project budgets, timelines and targets are achieved in alignment with strategic and operational research and related plans.
• Ensures all ethics approvals, privacy impact assessments, and operational approvals are in place, monitored and regularly reviewed.
• Oversees implementation (and development/refinement as needed) of intellectual property and data access and use policies.
• Works closely with the Data Manager to ensure security and privacy requirements are met and that a monitoring program is in place for same.
• Analyze problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure TREC's survival and growth.
• Builds a team and supervises the work of core staff and project coordinators, providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance.
• Oversees all human resources functions of the TREC program including development of position descriptions, interviewing, job offers, performance management and review, dismissal and layoff, and team building.
• Ensures an appropriate training and orientation program is in place for research personnel, collaborators, and trainees.
• Oversees the development and implementation of communication and marketing strategies.
• Ensures that appropriate conflict management and resolution policies and practices are in place.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of an MPA/MBA and a relevant professional health degree and/or background or experience.
• 7-10 years experience leading a large team and/or network administration.
• Demonstrated successful experience working with researchers, health service leaders, provincial ministries and research funders.
• Demonstrated successful experience developing partnerships which align to strategic goals.
• Knowledge of the health research ecosystem.
• Experience supporting governance committees.
• Demonstrated experience in developing strategic and operating plans.
• Demonstrated superior skills in managing large distributed teams with limited budget flexibility.
• Demonstrated superior project planning and management skills.
• Demonstrated superior problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated superior communication skills (oral and written).
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal skills and experience interacting with a wide array of stakeholders, investigators, decision-makers, end-users and trainees.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to adapt to routinely multitask and manage competing timelines.
• Comfortable with facing a fast-paced environment and managing rapid changes.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced, demanding work environment under conditions which require high levels of flexibility while maintaining a clear vision of desired outcomes and essential deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of the long-term care sector are preferred.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Mxc3xa9tis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight January 15, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

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