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Awards Facilitator - (995424.3)

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Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> VP Research -> VP - Research - Research Activities

Posting Close Date

30 January 2023

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$59,180.00 - $77,666.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE

Classification

SG9

Employee Group:

PEA - Regular

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Other

About this Opportunity

The University of Victoria is one of Victoria\'s largest employers and one of Canada\'s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria\'s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

The salary range for this position is:

Recruitment range: $59,180 - $66,608 starting salary determined by the PEA .

Performance range: starting salary to max of $77,666 is available through annual performance increases.

• This position may be eligible for a Remote Work Arrangement*

Job Summary

The Vice President Research (VPR) portfolio includes the Office of the Vice-President Research (OVPR), Office of Research Services, Animal Care Services, Research Partnerships and Knowledge Mobilization Unit, and responsibility for the University of Victoria (UVic) research centres and research entities. The OVPR provides guidance for UVic\'s research agenda at the institutional level, including setting strategic research priorities and developing initiatives to support research to ensure that UVic research continues to grow and prosper. The OVPR staff support the VPR, Associate Vice-Presidents Research and all of the activities of the portfolio to accomplish the missions and goals set out in the University\'s Strategic Framework and individual unit plans.

A UVic strategic priority is to nurture its culture of excellence in research, scholarship, and creative endeavours. External Award opportunities are pursued at the local, national, and international level in order to increase UVic\'s impact and reputation as a leading, innovative, research-intensive university, by identifying prestigious external academic and non-academic award programs, and suitable UVic nominees and nominators for the awards.

The Awards Facilitator identifies, promotes and consults on external award programs and opportunities, encouraging participation, and supporting the identification and nomination of faculty and staff. The Awards Facilitator is responsible for UVic\'s annual internal awards and serves as the secretariat of the President\'s Advisory Committee on External Awards and Honours. As part of the university\'s commitment to ongoing recognition, the Awards Facilitator will ensure that award winners are highlighted and recognized through the university\'s communications tools such as being featured in publications and on the Uvic website.

Job Requirements

This position requires an Bachelor\'s degree and at least 4 years of related experience including working:

• With external funding sources;
• With diverse communities;
• For a post-secondary institution or similarly large and complex public, NGO or research organization.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge requirements:

• Demonstrated professional-level expertise in research, writing, and editing a range of materials for a variety of purposes and audiences.
• Knowledge of the post-secondary sector.

Competency requirements:

• Proven strength in written and oral communications.
• Proven ability to develop credibility and build effective, sustainable relationships with faculty, staff and other relevant stakeholders.
• Proven ability to demonstrate initiative, creativeness, resourcefulness, and discretion.
• Ability to work effectively and independently with a variety of people in a complex, decentralized work environment as an integral part of a small team.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to accuracy and detail.
• Technical skills including web publishing.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, make decisions independently, be self-motivated, and consistently meet deadlines

Territory acknowledgement

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Equity and Diversity Statement

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of

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Accessibility Statement

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