Research Funding Manager
$97,348–$124,491 year
On-site · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director, Agency & Foundation Funding, the Research Funding Manager leads a team to provide professional client service to the University of Toronto research community. Responsibilities include developing business processes to mitigate risks in use of research funds, interpreting policy to resolve complex funding administration problems, determining sponsor term compliance, coordinating and guiding applicants through funding application phases, disseminating information on funding programs, releasing or holding funds per compliance requirements, directing staff performing similar functions, and driving post-award stewardship and compliance initiatives. The role requires extensive knowledge of research funding programs, policy interpretation, negotiation of funding agreements, and strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of education and equivalent experience
- Minimum six to seven (6-7) years relevant experience, ideally in a post-secondary or similar institutional setting, including supervisory experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of and competencies in agreement negotiation through to mutually acceptable terms
- Thorough knowledge of how research funding agencies fund faculty-driven research
- Expert knowledge of University research-related and financial policies and procedures or equivalent organizational policies
- Expert knowledge of the University's Research Information System (RIS) and Financial Information System (FIS) or equivalent systems
- Strong computer skills including spreadsheets, databases, and sponsor-based electronic systems
- Strong analytical and statistical skills, excellent numerical, data management, record keeping and administrative skills
- Demonstrated leadership ability; ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated tact and sensitivity in dealing with varied clientele; excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; judgement, flexibility, initiative and creativity; superior attention to detail
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