Job Description

Date Posted: 08/14/2023
Req ID: 32004
Faculty/Division: OISE
Department: Dept of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00012182

Description:

About us:

OISE is recognized as a global leader in graduate programs in teaching and learning, continuing teacher education, and education research. As one of the largest and most research-intensive faculties of education in North America, OISE is an integral part of the University of Toronto - Canada\'s most dynamic and comprehensive institution of higher learning.

OISE is committed to enhancing the social, economic, political and cultural well-being of individuals and communities locally, nationally and globally through leadership in teaching, research and advocacy. A unique place to work, learn and grow, OISE addresses current and emerging challenges with the scale, academic excellence and collaborativeenergy that few institutions in the world can claim.

The Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning is the largest of four departments at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). With a diverse community of tenured, research, and teaching stream faculty, the department offers a wide-range of graduate courses and programs relating to academic scholarship and professional practice.

Your opportunity:

Under the general direction of theManager, Finance and Administration, the Manager, Academic Programs and the Chair of the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, the incumbent provides effective and efficient support to research and communications initiatives in the department.To this goal, the Research and Project Coordinator identifies and communicates funding opportunities of various sponsor groups and programs; facilitates, reviews, and provides value-added feedback on grant and award applications; provides technical, administrative support to faculty in the preparation and submission of research applications and award nominations; providing information to faculty about external research funding and award opportunities where applicable; provides input on strategies for maximizing funding success; and provides advice and assistance on the development of application budgets. The Research and Project Coordinator also promotes our existing research initiatives, assists with raising the profile of research successes, and communicates departmental activities by preparing promotional content and providing ongoing updates to our departmental website and social media sites. The incumbent is also responsible for providing support for student awards, Leading seminars and/or workshops, and preparing draft statistical reports and summaries from data collected.

Overtime is required for the processing of grants applications during the months of August to October and during departmental Research activities peak periods.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Promoting research initiatives to increase program visibility and reputation
• Coordinating the preparation of submission materials
• Liaising with agencies, collaborators, industry sponsors, faculty and other stakeholders regarding funding applications
• Keeping well-informed on funding opportunities and resources, application policies/procedures and key deadlines
• Preparing draft statistical reports and summaries from data collected
• Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items
• Checking that applicants meet requirements outlined in the awards criteria
• Advising students on financial aid/award matters by probing and providing a range of options and possible outcomes

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years related experiencein an academic divisional research administration environment.
• Demonstrated experience in the area of supporting development of applications for research funding and identification and communication of funding opportunities.
• Experience incoordinating events and maintaining web sites.
• Proven experience using many aspects of e-technology such as online grant application systems (e.g. SSHRC, CIRHR).
• Familiarity and experience working with the grant application process and tri-council peer reviewed research guidelines.
• Experience assisting researchers on the development of application budgets.
• Experience providing administrative support to scholarships and awards.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complicated regulatory guidelines in a clear and effective fashion.
• Experience working with and supporting committees; coordinating meetings and events.
• Demonstrated experience developing relationships and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge and understanding of academic research are essential.
• Advanced proficiency with computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of the University\'s Research Information System (RIS).
• Demonstrated skills and ability using spreadsheets and analysis.
• Web site development skills and Internet searching skills are essential for success.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy. Able to exercise tact and use discretion regarding confidential matters.
• Planning and coordinating skills with demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and helping others do so.
• Flexibility in adjusting to changing circumstances; demonstrated multi-tasking skills; ability to manage multifaceted, concurrent projects and tasks.
• Able to work well with deadlines with minimal supervision. Proven ability to initiate and coordinate new projects based on faculty and individual needs and department goals.
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment based on sound principles and to take necessary action.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Responsible
• Tactful

Closing Date: 08/22/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 11 -- $67,659 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,523. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Recruiter: Jennifer Tucker

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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