Job Description

Coordinator, Undergraduate RSAW Initiative
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The Research Acceleration & Strategic Initiatives Office (RASI) advances the university goals of research excellence by supporting the university research community in the incubation, development and submission of research grants, infrastructure projects, and personnel and training awards. RASI supports the development a robust research culture through the Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, and Artistic Works Initiative, implementing programs and services to provide meaningful research, scholarly or artistic experiences to undergraduate students at the University of Saskatchewan.




Primary Purpose: Launched in 2013, the Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, and Artistic Works Initiative (uRSAW) focuses on providing and enhancing research and discovery experiences to undergraduate students through course-based experiences, research assistantships, knowledge transfer or dissemination activities, and research skill development. This position will work as part of a team to coordinate and grow uRSAW programming.


Nature of Work: Reporting to the Programs Coordinator, RASI, this position will work as part of a cohesive, cross-unit team to develop, implement, and coordinate programs and services ensuring a breadth of quality undergraduate research experiences. The position works collaboratively across the USask campus, including with faculty, units of the OVPR, the Library-University Learning Centre, Teaching & Learning, college leadership teams, external partners and students.



Establishing and maintaining professional relationships is critical to support exceptional collaboration necessary to providing a breadth of quality programming. Strong problem-solving, time-management, and prioritization skills are essential for success in this position. The incumbent is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgement. The work encompasses a broad range of duties and requires the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.



Accountabilities:


• Manage a suite of uRSAW programs, including the Tri-Agency Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRAs), First Year Research Experience (FYRE), Student Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE), Storytelling Competition, and additional opportunities as they emerge.
• Undertake strategic planning and project management to ensure the goals of the uRSAW initiative are met, including regular monitoring and assessment, and modifying as needed.
• Support faculty development and innovative curriculum design aimed at embedding undergraduate research experiences, particularly into the first-year curriculum.
• Implement and enhance a culture of recognition and celebration of the accomplishments of faculty and students engaged in undergraduate research experiences through an annual poster symposium, awards and/or special events.
• Build and support a community of undergraduate student researchers, providing education, resources, and professional development tools, workshops, and events, to support the development of research skills.
• Create and sustain effective working relationships and partnerships, coordinating with partnering offices, college leadership teams, staff, students, and external stakeholders to introduce, expand and enhance the quality and quantity of undergraduate research opportunities.
• Develop and direct the communications and engagement strategy to increase the profile of undergraduate research including developing and maintaining mechanisms to promote opportunities, celebrate champions, highlight the benefits to members of the university community, and engage meaningfully with undergraduate students and faculty.
• Act as a resource on best practices in undergraduate research nationally and internationally by providing expert advice and recommendations in undergraduate research programming and ensuring USask programming remains at the cutting edge.
• Contribute to the success of the RASI team by undertaking special projects of strategic importance to the unit as assigned.


Education: A relevant university degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred.



Experience: A minimum 5 years of related experience in a post-secondary setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience; and knowledge of the post-secondary education sector, undergraduate research pedagogy and research environment. An understanding of both the post-secondary research and student services environments is considered an asset.


Skills:


• Outstanding ability to create and deliver messages for a variety of audiences;
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and support colleagues;
• Ability to nurture a team-oriented working environment;
• Exceptional program planning and implementation skills;
• Strong problem solving and creative thinking skills;
• Understanding and experience in curriculum design and faculty development would be considered assets;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines on multiple projects with competing demands.


•Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Meaghan Risling at• •meaghan.risling@usask.ca .•

Department: Research Acceleration and Strategic Initiatives


Status: Permanent


Employment Group: ASPA

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0


Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $67,681.00 - 105,753.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.


Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional


Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2


Posted Date: 2/6/2025


Closing Date: 2/20/2025 at 6:00 pm CST

Number of Openings: 1

Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines




The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Metis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Metis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.