Job Description

Preference will be given to qualified full-time employees within the bargaining unit at Sheridan College. Should a suitable candidate not be found, external candidates will be considered.

Reporting to the Manager, Research and Strategic Initiatives, the Interdisciplinary Research Coordinator (IRC) will provide project coordination support for a portfolio of grants within the Research Office (RO). The incumbent coordinates several internal calls for proposals, including the launch of call materials, intake and review of applications, and grant management and reporting for awarded projects. The incumbent will be responsible for tracking and reporting against a number of key performance metrics required by Sheridan and its funders, including equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), external partner details and training-related metrics. The incumbent will support the scheduling of mentorship activities on research projects and help to develop student training materials. Working closely with the Strategic Partnership Development Lead, the incumbent will also be responsible for identifying and developing cross-faculty collaborative research opportunities with external partners, coordination of Sheridan\'s interdisciplinary research space, and coordination of projects within that space.

What You\'ll be Doing

• Developing program guidelines, and application, review and award materials; working with the RO Communications Officer for dissemination;
• Coordinating review committees to evaluate submitted applications; assessing review results and providing funding recommendations to Manager and Director;
• Grant coordination for projects awarded funding through internal calls, including coordinating and leading project team meetings, liaising with project partners, ensuring completion of reporting, and providing high-level oversight of project agreements, milestones, timelines and budgets, in collaboration with the Research Finance Analyst team;
• Establishing tracking tools (e.g. surveys, spreadsheets) for a range of metrics and KPIs including: equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI); student recruitment, training and mentorship; project partners and outcomes;
• Collecting and analyzing metrics for a portfolio of projects as required by funding agencies and/or Sheridan;
• Assisting Principal Investigators and students with tracking and scheduling of mentorship opportunities;
• Identifying opportunities within Sheridan faculties and Research Centres for interdisciplinary collaboration on projects, and coordinating discussions and project development;
• Scheduling and coordinating space and equipment usage in Sheridan\'s K-Wing interdisciplinary research areas;
• Providing high-level oversight of timelines and milestones of projects within the interdisciplinary areas;
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

About You

You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion.

You are an analytical thinker and have a knack for working with numbers and raw data and turning it into meaningful insights.

You have a highly collaborative spirit and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with others to support establishing and achieving collective goals.

You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences and communities.

You enjoy balancing many different tasks and can prioritize multiple projects while staying organized and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

The successful candidate will also meet the following requirements:

• 4-year degree in Project Management, Administration, Technical or Social Science; familiarity with Research methodology.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in Project Management, in a research environment preferably in a post-secondary institution or related environment (college, university, research hospital, funding agency), including familiarity with processes for calls for research proposals.
• Knowledge of research grant processes, terms and conditions; appreciation for research in an educational environment and an understanding of its complexities and challenges.
• Knowledge of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion principles and best practises.
• Ability to apply an interdisciplinary approach to applied research, including the identification and facilitation of partnership opportunities and coordination of project activities.
• Excellent project coordination, organizational and time-management skills.
• Intermediate level MS Excel and Word.
• Experience using databases or online records systems and computer proficiency (e.g. Excel, SharePoint).

Who We Are:

Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people\'s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2024: Galvanizing Education for a Complex World ( ), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we\'re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

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Other Details
Faculty/Department: Research Office
Campus Location: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus). This position is currently working in a hybrid model.
Reference #: J0922-1720
Employee Group: Support Staff
Payband: G
Hourly Range: $30.87 - $35.77
Hours/Week: 37.5
Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Application Deadline: February 16, 2023

Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.

Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Sheridan is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact .

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.

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