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Purpose:
Safeguarding Research efforts at York University aim to equip staff and faculty with information and tools to develop safe, mutually beneficial and transparent global relationships while safeguarding valuable research and institutional reputation. The Office supports compliance with international, federal and provincial research security and Controlled Goods requirements. With expertise in the principles and practices of safeguarding research, open-source diligence, policy analysis and development of training and communications, the Advisor, Safeguarding Research role assists in the development and implementation of York University's safeguarding research strategy, policies, and procedures. The Advisor, Safeguarding Research will conduct due diligence to support research grants, research agreements, partnerships, and commercialization activities and, where appropriate, advise on effective mitigation strategies. The Advisor will work to protect York University's interests and ensure that exposure to risks is minimized and mitigated.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline.
Experience:
4 years experience in areas related to safeguarding research and risk management within a research-intensive environment or similar complex organization.
Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining safeguarding research strategies and programs.
Experience in project/program management including leading large-scale initiatives involving multiple partners.
Experience conducting open-source or classified intelligence gathering and analysis, drafting analytical and advisory products from multiple information sources.
Skills:
Knowledge of relevant laws, frameworks, policies, guidelines, tools, and techniques related to safeguarding research.
Knowledge of the political context relevant to research and innovation.
Knowledge of vulnerabilities to research and innovation security, commercialization, cybersecurity, intellectual property, and data governance.
Knowledge of University policies, procedures, and governance processes related to safeguarding research.
Knowledge of research funding programs, research agreements and commercialization vehicles.
Knowledge of open-source due diligence research methodology and best practices.
Knowledge of Controlled Goods regulatory regimes, including the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Global Affairs Canada export control list.
Effective communication skills to engage community members and audiences on challenging conversations and facilitate presentations to large audiences.
Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate credibility and foster collaboration.
Effective ability to prepare reports, briefing notes, and presentations.
Effective organizational and project management skills, especially for large-scale institutional projects involving multiple parties.
Ability to work on confidential and sensitive matters with professionalism, tact, and discretion.
Ability to work independently and in team settings, with diverse individuals with minimal supervision.
Ability to evaluate situations, exercise sound judgment skills and work proactively towards resolutions.
Ability to maintain professionalism in high pressure environments.
Effective attention to details.
Additional Notes:
Position requires verification of degree(s)/credential(s). On occasion, may need to travel for meetings and conferences.
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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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