About the role
Classification & Regular Hours
Hours per Week: 35
Salary Grade 13: $61,250 - $72,020; commensurate with experience
About Western
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
About Us
Western Research provides strategic and administrative support to advance Western University’s research mission and profile.
Responsibilities
Internal awards provide funds for new and innovative research projects and activities within the University, and provide support to researchers in accelerating their research programs. The Internal Grants Officer will manage a suite of internal grant funding programs in adherence with Western Research policies, procedures and guidelines. The role responsibilities include providing guidance and acting as a subject matter expert to faculty, staff, post-docs and students across campus regarding assigned internal research grants, and delivering client-oriented services in support of the university's strategic research initiatives. The Internal Grants Officer will facilitate the development, implementation and administration of internal grants programming, including the development and implementation of guidelines, program administration and adjudication, and serving as the primary point of contact.
Qualifications
Education:
- Undergraduate Degree in a relevant field
Experience:
- 3 years experience administering high volume and complex processes in an academic environment
- Experience related to research and/or grant administration is preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- In-depth working knowledge of University research administration policies and procedures
- Familiarity with best practices for reviewing grant applications and other types of application materials
- Strong understanding of ranking methodologies, scoring systems and statistical normalization (e.g. z-scores, weighted averages)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel,
- Project management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously from conception to completion within tightly prescribed timelines
- Familiarity with developing and implementing processes and guidelines
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills to clearly express ideas in an objective manner, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
- Ability to translate information into easily understood terms, summarize information, and provide a rationale for action
- Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
- Customer service skills to understand customer needs and expectations, with a desire to deliver helpful and reliable service to the University community
- Ability to handle details with a high degree of accuracy and to organize and prioritize a high volume of work to meet deadlines
- Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with a variety of stakeholders, demonstrated ability to build relationships
- Strong proficiency in computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite and database management, with ability to develop and prepare reports, analyses (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, conditional formatting, data validation) and presentations
- Ability to provide guidance, support and feedback in a way that is positively received
- Ability to understand, interpret, and effectively communicate University guidelines, policies and practices to key stakeholders
- Ability to identify opportunities for improvement, while being open to trying new ideas and working methods
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team, to take initiative and champion a project to achieve department goals from implementation to evaluation
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
About Western University
With over 30,000 students and 300,000 alumni, Western is a leading research-intensive university and global community of individuals focused on making change in the world, today.
We welcome scholars from around the world to beautiful London, Ontario.
About the role
Classification & Regular Hours
Hours per Week: 35
Salary Grade 13: $61,250 - $72,020; commensurate with experience
About Western
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
About Us
Western Research provides strategic and administrative support to advance Western University’s research mission and profile.
Responsibilities
Internal awards provide funds for new and innovative research projects and activities within the University, and provide support to researchers in accelerating their research programs. The Internal Grants Officer will manage a suite of internal grant funding programs in adherence with Western Research policies, procedures and guidelines. The role responsibilities include providing guidance and acting as a subject matter expert to faculty, staff, post-docs and students across campus regarding assigned internal research grants, and delivering client-oriented services in support of the university's strategic research initiatives. The Internal Grants Officer will facilitate the development, implementation and administration of internal grants programming, including the development and implementation of guidelines, program administration and adjudication, and serving as the primary point of contact.
Qualifications
Education:
- Undergraduate Degree in a relevant field
Experience:
- 3 years experience administering high volume and complex processes in an academic environment
- Experience related to research and/or grant administration is preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- In-depth working knowledge of University research administration policies and procedures
- Familiarity with best practices for reviewing grant applications and other types of application materials
- Strong understanding of ranking methodologies, scoring systems and statistical normalization (e.g. z-scores, weighted averages)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel,
- Project management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously from conception to completion within tightly prescribed timelines
- Familiarity with developing and implementing processes and guidelines
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills to clearly express ideas in an objective manner, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
- Ability to translate information into easily understood terms, summarize information, and provide a rationale for action
- Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
- Customer service skills to understand customer needs and expectations, with a desire to deliver helpful and reliable service to the University community
- Ability to handle details with a high degree of accuracy and to organize and prioritize a high volume of work to meet deadlines
- Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with a variety of stakeholders, demonstrated ability to build relationships
- Strong proficiency in computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite and database management, with ability to develop and prepare reports, analyses (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, conditional formatting, data validation) and presentations
- Ability to provide guidance, support and feedback in a way that is positively received
- Ability to understand, interpret, and effectively communicate University guidelines, policies and practices to key stakeholders
- Ability to identify opportunities for improvement, while being open to trying new ideas and working methods
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team, to take initiative and champion a project to achieve department goals from implementation to evaluation
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
About Western University
With over 30,000 students and 300,000 alumni, Western is a leading research-intensive university and global community of individuals focused on making change in the world, today.
We welcome scholars from around the world to beautiful London, Ontario.