Senior Advisor, Research Chairs
Core
Develops, manages, and implements the institutional portfolio of Research Chairs Programs, providing expert high-level advice to university leadership on strategy and decision-making for research recruitment and funding.
Role type
Senior Advisor, Research Chairs (Strategy & Program Management)
Builds
Strategic recruitment plans for University Research Chairs and externally-funded research chairs; competitive funding proposals for major Chair programs.
Domain
Higher Education / Research Administration / Federal Funding (Canada Research Chairs, Canada Excellence Research Chairs)
Required skills
Strategic planning, research proposal development, stakeholder liaison, project management, policy analysis, grant writing guidance, data analysis, organizational management, critical thinking, bilingual communication (English/French)
Preferred skills
PhD, experience with federal/provincial funding agencies, experience in university research administration
Technologies
Windows, PowerPoint, word processors, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, Internet
Responsibilities
Design and implement strategies for Canada Research Chairs allocation and recruitment; guide researchers on strategic alignment and proposal competitiveness; connect researchers to partners and networks; monitor funding trends and EDI requirements; manage institutional reporting for Chair programs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC