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Purpose:
The International Research Engagement, Partnerships and Grant Support Manager reports to the Vice-President Research & Innovation (VPRI) and receives functional direction from the Assistant Vice-President Global Engagement & Partnerships. This role is responsible for enhancing the number and quality of international research partnerships, leading the development of external research proposals from international sources, and providing guidance and support for applying to international grant opportunities to York researchers.This role will provide strategic support for the management of international partnerships. The role will keep the VPRI informed of important developments and opportunities as they relate to international research activities, assist in increasing York's research revenue from international sources, and provide strategic recommendations for enhancing York's visibility internationally. This role will work closely with York International and the VPRI Division in fulfilling the key responsibilities outlined below.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
- Master's degree in a research-based program.
Experience:
- 5 years of related experience.
- 3 years of management experience in an academic research environment.
- Experience in international academic partnerships, grant writing, and grant program policy experience.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of key international research opportunities, grants, partnerships.
- Knowledge of trends in academic research in a global context.
Skills:
- Proficient communication in one of the following languages: French, Mandarin, Arabic, Hindi or Spanish.
- Effective research grant development skills with ability to understand and synthesize data from multiple sources. Able to compile and present results.
- Effective networking, community building and partnership development skills.
- Effective leadership and coaching skills.
- Ability to take initiative and apply creativity and flexibility with an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit.
- Effective critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Effective communication skills, including ability to present to large groups.
- Ability to work independently with little direction or supervision and collaboratively as part of a team with colleagues from different functional areas.
- Effective organizational, project planning, and financial management skills.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and projects and deal with multiple demands with constant pressure.
- Effective interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal, external and international partners.
- Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and sensitivity, especially in cross-cultural and international environments.
- Ability to apply influence and persuasion skills.
- Proficient with use of Microsoft 365 Outlook, Word, Excel, Team and PowerPoint.
Additional Notes:
Note: Position requires verification of degree(s)/credential(s).
- Normal office work environment.
- Local, national and international travel will be required.
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*Compensation:
York's CPM Compensation Framework has a salary grid consisting of 6 or 8 steps (depending on job grade) which is reviewed annually with possible adjustments, and a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award. Employees will receive the grid adjustment and depending on performance, eligible permanent employees may move to the next step of the grid and may receive a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award.Visit the CPM Compensation page on the HR Website to find out more about York's CPM Compensation Program.
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