Manager, Post Award (Internal Posting)

March 16, 2024

Dalhousie University


Position Details
Position Information

Position Title Manager, Post Award (Internal Posting)
Department/Unit Research Services
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S087-24
Employee Group DPMG
Position Type Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
Salary $66,445 – $89,012 per annum
Classification ADM-06
Provisional Statement This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.
About Dalhousie University Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary Dalhousie University, under the leadership of the Vice-President Research & Innovation, administers over $200M annually in research funding. Reporting to the Managing Director, Research and Innovation, and as a member of the Office of Research Services (ORS) leadership team, the Manager, Post Award contributes to the advancement of Dalhousie Research and Innovation strategic objectives by providing essential leadership and management expertise to post award processes across all ORS units; Institutional and International Programs, Grants and Contracts and Legal.
Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible for continuous review of current practices, development and implementiation of tools and/or methods to ensure compliance with funder policies and requirements, regular tracking of case files, workflow management across staff responsible for post-award processes to enable transparency with researchers availing of post-award support and services.
  • Leads operational planning process, aligning unit goals with department goals and evaluates the effectiveness of post award processing strategies and provides guidance on research funding programs and opportunities.
  • Advises and provides authoritative information to researchers, Department Heads, Deans and Administrators regarding the research grant post awards processes, while also receiving and incorporating their advice where appropriate towards improving processes to facilitate their efficient access to research funding.
  • Provides operational oversight, leadership and managerial support and direction to post award staff.
Note Applications for this position are restricted to current employees of Dalhousie University as described in the Internal Posting Guidelines .
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree with approximately five to seven years’ experience in research administration management and/or leadership role.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills in order to deal with the high volume and interdisciplinary setting, and to adapt to changing priorities.
  • Must have strong communications (written and verbal) skills.
  • Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with clients, university administration, and agencies’ personnel.
Assets
  • Experience in a research university environment.
  • Master’s degree.
Job Competencies The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:
– Respect & Inclusion
– Adaptability
– Knowledge & Thinking Skills
– Service
– Relationship Building
Additional Information Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration Applications for this position are restricted to current employees of Dalhousie University as described in the Internal Posting Guidelines .
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 03/12/2024
Close Date 03/19/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/16056

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