Institutional Strategic Initiatives OfficerDate Posted: 09/16/2024Req ID: 39732Faculty/Division: VP - ResearchDepartment: Institutional Strategic InitiativesCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number: 00046498Description:About us: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.Your opportunity:Reporting to the Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives, this role will work across the university's three campuses to support the development and growth of high-profile, large-scale, interdisciplinary, multi-unit research initiatives. The Institutional Strategic Initiatives Officer is part of the Institutional Strategic Initiatives (ISI) team, and as part of the VPRI portfolio, works with various divisions to support ISI team operations and the development and growth of large multi-stakeholder research initiatives.This role supports the development and execution of strategic plans for each initiative designed to secure significant amounts of external funding. Working collaboratively across the University and with internal and external partners, the Institutional Strategic Initiatives Officer will support initiatives by identifying opportunities for research funding, supporting the application development process for collaborative funding opportunities, writing and editing drafts, and developing strategies for partnerships.Your responsibilities will include:Developing components of program/project and strategic plans that support collaboration, partnerships, and funding objectivesResearching and recommending new opportunities for external collaborations and partnershipsDeveloping initiatives/project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables, and reportingBuilding and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importancePromoting the University's research capabilities to external partners to enhance research and innovation funding opportunitiesAssessing and determining performance benchmarks and impact metricsConducting detailed data analysis to inform management decision-making, and synthesizing findings from research and data analysis in written reports and presentationsWriting funding applications, proposals and briefings, and drafting internal and external communicationsEssential Qualifications:Master's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.Minimum six to seven (6-7) years related, progressively responsible experience working directly with stakeholders on initiatives; including experience with writing, editing and coordinating the creation of complex, multi-stakeholder research grant applications in an academic research environmentExperience in project management including all aspects of project development and executionExperience with performance evaluation and benchmarking of initiatives or projectsExperience monitoring and assessing research impactProven ability to liaise, build and maintain relationships, demonstrated understanding on communicating the value proposition to internal and external stakeholdersAbility to compile and analyze data, prepare reports and other informational materialsProven analytical and problem-solving skills and highly attentive to detailFamiliarity with strategic partnerships and new business opportunities in a research and/or educational settingDemonstrated understanding of the research landscape including the research community, the funding agencies that support research and the broader contextFlexibility to changing needs; capacity to make project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently, ability to handle conflicting and multiple priorities, superior organizational and time management skillsAbility to bring projects to successful completion; determining resource shortages and reacting to prevent project bottlenecks from occurring, and raising attention to leadership where appropriateExceptional communication (oral and written) skills; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate on initiatives with a wide variety of contacts both internal and external to the UniversityStrong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft OfficeTo be successful in this role you will be:DiplomaticResourcefulSelf-directedClosing Date: 09/25/2024, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group: USWAppointment Type: Budget - ContinuingSchedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 17 -- $107,820. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $137,883. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.Job Category: Administrative / ManagerialRecruiter: Anita ChooramanLived Experience Statement:Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity Statement:The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.Accessibility Statement:The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
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