Job Description

Research Admin Coordinator

The Community-University Institute for Social Research (CUISR) is a University research centre founded in 2000 and co-governed by university and community. CUISR facilitates partnerships between the university and the larger community in order to engage in relevant social research that supports a deeper understanding of our communities and reveals opportunities for improving our quality of life. CUISR is committed to collaborative research and to accurate, objective reporting of research results in the public domain, taking into account the needs for confidentiality in gathering, disseminating, and storing information.

CUISR research projects are funded largely by SSHRC, local CBOs, provincial associations, and municipal, provincial, and federal governments, yielding over 120 publicly accessible publications in addition to numerous academic publications. CUISR has secured over $12 million in Tri-Council grants.

Primary Purpose: The administrative coordinator is responsible for all facets of financial management, including multiple research projects and developmental grants, as well as supporting all administrative aspects of research conducted within the mandate and under the auspices of CUISR.

Nature of Work: Reporting to the University and Community Co-Directors, this position applies administrative skills and knowledge to perform a variety of duties. This position requires a high degree of autonomy in an independent work environment; effective time-management skills; and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team on larger projects.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

• Collaboratively support the day-to-day work of team colleagues in a spirit of collegiality and cooperation.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the institute including: administrative support to the Co-Directors, Research Coordinator, and Management Board to achieve the institute\'s goals.
• Organize management board meetings. Prepare and distribute agenda and meeting minutes, and help prepare annual reports.
• Effectively administer the institute\'s financial resources by ensuring compliance with university policy and research contract requirements (liaising with the Research Coordinator on research contracts and grants); monitoring expenditures and preparing statements and budget forecasts; daily management of all funds including payroll, student awards, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and financial and program filing systems for the general CUISR office and research grants

Education: Bachelor\'s degree, or professional business/accounting qualification with preference for those having earned an undergraduate business degree supplemented by budgeting or financial reporting experience. Familiarity with USask systems is an asset. An appropriate combination of formal training and experience may be considered. Licenses: None

Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in a university, or research or other grant administration setting is required.

Skills: Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment; strong accountancy and numerical skills, strong critical thinking and analytical skills; unwavering attention to detail; effective decision making skills; proven effective organizational skills; excellent communication, consultative, and listening skills; exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse community; ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, diplomacy and confidentiality; and a high standard of professional integrity in handling confidential information.

Department: Comnty-Unv Inst for Social Res
Status: Term 6 months with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: Research Positions - Non-union
Shift: 12 hours/week - to be discussed with Co-Directors
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.32
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $20.37 - 27.56 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Phase/Band: Salary Band 4
Posted Date: 9/18/2023
Closing Date: 10/1/2023
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask\'s Alternative Workspace Guidelines

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where \'Yes\' is indicated below. Further information is available at:

Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver\'s License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable 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 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 M\xc3\xa9tis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and M\xc3\xa9tis 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.

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