Job Description

RESEARCH GRANTS AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES

Competition No.

25.05.142

CATEGORY

SALARY

CLOSING DATE

Full-Time Continuing (35 hours per week) MSA Band G (Steps 1-8): $38.137 - $55.475 per hour. $69,410 - $100,964 per annum (Based on 35 hours per week). June 5, 2025

About Us

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MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Metis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.



Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 19,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

Opportunity

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MacEwan University is seeking a Research Grants and Development Officer for a full-time continuing opportunity with the Office of Research Services (ORS). You will administer the external research grants process and provide support to faculty and students in preparing research grant applications for all types of funding. You will be responsible for seeking new sources of research funding and partnerships and facilitate communication between MacEwan researchers and internal and external collaborators to help create and build better relationships with MacEwan and various community members. This position also acts as a senior member of the ORS team in taking on new initiatives and projects assigned by AVP, Research.


Key responsibilities include:

Collaborating with faculties and other members of ORS to develop efficient processes related to external research grants and contracts, this includes developing procedures for submission, awarding, monitoring, compliance and reporting; Developing and delivering internal programs and training workshops to support faculty and student researchers; Managing the external grant application process, updating information and monitoring approvals; Determining the efficacy and efficiency of external grant programs and provides recommendations to the AVP, Research on future directions; Participating in various committees within ORS, and other areas within MacEwan, as directed by the AVP, Research; Developing strategic partnerships and facilitating relationships between MacEwan researchers with internal and external stakeholders including industry, community partners, funding bodies, government, etc; Identifying external funding opportunities for MacEwan faculty with various external organizations to create and develop new research partnerships, this includes networking with existing agencies, partners and stakeholders; Liaising with internal departments such as Fund Development, Roundhouse, Social Innovation Institutes, Office of Sustainability, and individual academic departments with existing connections to identify new research partners and collaborative research projects; Identifying eligibility and interpreting guidelines for applicability to MacEwan researchers and seeking clarification and advice on specific items and conditions of relevance to MacEwan researchers when needed; Maintaining communication with MacEwan applicants regarding specific internal and external deadlines, external application procedures, and available resource materials and program updates; Providing advice on application strategies and research program development; and Ensuring institutional compliance with funding agency requirements.
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SKILLS

You will have:

Strong leadership, facilitation and client service skills; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and in a team; Strong organizational, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills; Excellent time management skills with the ability to set priorities and work comfortably in a deadline-driven environment; Critical and creative thinking skills and the ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative information to make informed decisions; Knowledge of policies and procedures and the ability to interpret and apply them appropriately; High attention to detail; The ability to work in a self-directed manner and with a high level of ambiguity; The ability to respond to change in a positive way; The ability to demonstrate sound professional judgment in making recommendations; and The ability to exercise and maintain confidentiality with discretion.
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QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of a master's degree in a research-based discipline. A minimum of 5 years of combined research, research administration, and university administration. An understanding of the university research environment. An understanding of major research funding programs in Alberta and Canada. Experience in writing and reviewing research proposals. Experience in leading independent initiatives and programs. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
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BENEFITS

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

Competitive base pay Generous vacation time Secure pension plan Flexible benefits package Continuous learning culture * Opportunities for career growth