Research Funding Officer

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

7d • CA$86,340 - CA$110,415 • Onsite

About The Position

The Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) portfolio supports the University of Toronto as a top public research university in the world. Our mission is to create the most supportive environment possible so that our researchers, innovators and learners can do what they do best — advance understanding and apply new knowledge. Our work supports, fosters and promotes the research and innovation culture and activities of our faculty, staff and students, along with our partner hospitals, funding sponsors, and partners in the public and private sector. VPRI provides a full range of services including guidance to faculty, staff and students on funding opportunities, research agreement negotiation, oversight and accountability services including research accounting, environmental health and safety, innovation and entrepreneurship, partnerships, policies and procedures, and institutional awards and honours.

Based within the Research Services Office team, you will support faculty success in a broad range of regular, high-volume domestic, international and internal research funding programs. Our leadership team provides an open and professional environment that fosters a culture of goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability, team work and respect. We strive for excellence and recognize and value employee contributions that advance the VPRI and University goals. If you are motivated and passionate about contributing to one of the top universities in the world, consider a career with us.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five (5) years relevant administrative experience (university experience preferred).
• Experience working with research funding agencies, or other equivalent funding bodies (e.g. government, industry, not-for profit).
• Experience with the University's Research Information System (RIS) and Financial Information Systems (FIS) or other similar systems.
• Sound knowledge of University research-related and financial policies and procedures or similar organizational policies and procedures.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to work with a broad range of information systems including spreadsheets, databases and sponsor-based electronic systems.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem solvingskills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience with administrative staff, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Experience in negotiation and management of agreements.

Responsibilities

• Developing, revising and operationalizing business processes that support research activities and objectives
• Settling the terms of research funding agreements
• Interpreting and applying University and sponsor policies to independently determine research compliance
• Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required
• Establishing research fund accounts and budgets in accordance with the sponsor’s and University’s policies
• Advising researchers on pre- and post-research award administration best practices and solutions
• Analyzing complex statistical reports and/or financial information for management decision-making
• Establishing and maintaining restricted research funds according to agreed-upon sponsor terms and conditions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level