Research Facilitator, Faculty of Public Affairs

Research Facilitator, Faculty of Public Affairs

Research Facilitator, Faculty of Public Affairs

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OPEN COMPETITION
Carleton University welcomes applications from External Candidates for this competition.

Job Number: J1011-0382
Job Title: Research Facilitator, Faculty of Public Affairs
Job Type: Term Full Time
City, Province, Country: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Category: Administrative Management
Number of Positions: 1
Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 20/10/2011
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 29/11/2011
Salary (with Salary Rate): 63,083.00 - 84,623.00/Year
Assignment Duration From: 15/11/2011
Assignment Duration To: 14/11/2013
HR Advisor: Greg Bugler
Employee Group: Administrative Management
Salary Level: Administrative Management



Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to both the Director, Carleton University Research Office (CURO), and the Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Affairs) of the Faculty of Public Affairs (FPA), the Research Facilitator, FPA, is responsible for identifying, promoting and managing high value/impact research opportunities within the FPA at Carleton University. The incumbent is responsible for increasing the number and dollar value of successful funding opportunities year over year and for providing expert advice and guidance to faculty in the completion of research applications. To accomplish this, the incumbent works closely with all sectors of the CURO group to ensure he/she is fully briefed on key initiatives as they relate to funding opportunities. In addition, the Research Facilitator is expected to keep both the Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Affairs), and Director informed of important funding developments as they relate to research activities in the Faculty and to provide analysis and recommendations on potential opportunities for Carleton?s Public Affairs research community.
Qualifications
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

Knowledge of project management principles
Experience in fostering effective communication within and among groups
Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Detail oriented, resourceful, innovative, flexible, accessible
Proven capacity to excel in an independent, highly confidential, ever-changing work environment
Exceptional listening, verbal and written communication skills
Very strong editorial and documentation skills especially in relation to technical documents
Experience in using word processing, spreadsheet, database and Internet applications and tools
Related knowledge in conducting and designing research programs, and in research methodologies.
Exceptional knowledge of successful grant application procedures and granting agency requirements.
Education and Experience
The above is normally acquired by the completion of a Master?s degree in a research discipline ? preferably in Public Affairs, plus a minimum of 3 years experience in building collaborative research teams and multi-disciplinary and/or multi-institutional research proposals for provincial, national, and international agencies. Related experience in the development of research proposals, publications, grant applications and/or contracts, including project logistics and budget development.

NOTE: Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the incumbent is required to be familiar with the Act and the regulations that apply to the work being performed in the work unit. The incumbent is also charged with ensuring that employees in the unit are made aware of their rights and obligations under the Act.
HR Note
Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner.

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