Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Research Grants Facilitator, Institutional/International Programs

Department/Unit

Research Services

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S034-25

Employee Group

DPMG

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

16 months

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1

Salary

$68,105 - $91,237 per annum

Classification

ADM-06

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Dalhousie University is a member of the U-15, Canada's group of top 15 research-intensive universities. Under the leadership of the Vice-President Research & Innovation, Dalhousie administers over $250M annually in research funding. Reporting to the Manager, Institutional and International Programs, the Institutional/International Programs Facilitator will facilitate research applications to and awards from external funding agencies and promote external research funding opportunities to the research community, with a particular focus on institutional and international research funding programs.

Key Responsibilities

Advises and provides expert information to researchers, senior administrators, and other audiences regarding the research application and awards process, on University and funding agency policies, and on collaborating with other institutions and partners on research funding programs and opportunities. Facilitates research applications including advising researchers on application development and letters of support, reviewing proposals and budget drafts, and submitting final versions to the funding agency when required. Ensures that applications meet funding agency requirements. Advises on and assists Dalhousie researchers and the broader Dalhousie research community with funding applications to external Canadian and international funding agencies. Identifies, researches, and masters information pertaining to various funding agencies and potential research opportunities available to Dalhousie researchers. Identifies, designs and delivers outreach sessions to improve research application preparation, writing, and reiterate funding agency guidelines and policies. Provides individual and group consultations to researchers and the broader research community. In consultation with various internal teams, helps facilitate collaborative research projects between researchers, funding agencies, and collaborating institutions, including international institutions.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in a relevant field plus approximately five (5) years related experience in a research administration or related environment (or equivalent combination of training and experience). Experience interpreting and applying policy information. Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills, and the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in communications. Demonstrated ability to work independently in a deadline-driven, fast-paced, high-volume environment while managing multiple tasks. Strong attention to detail, time management, analytical, judgment, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficient technological skills in PowerPoint and other multimedia, word processing, financial spreadsheets, e-mail, database management, and electronic file transfer.

Assets

Knowledge of the research funding environment including funding programs, research funding agencies and practices, and functions related to research and research administration. An understanding of the university environment.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:



Self-Awareness & Professionalism Integrity Respect & Inclusion Adaptability Knowledge & Thinking Skills

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.



We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity


Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

02/18/2025

Close Date

03/04/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18250