Faculty Engagement and Program Dev. Officer

at  Vector Institute

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager, Research Services, the Faculty Engagement & Program Development Officer will be responsible for building, enhancing, and executing programs to develop and support the researcher community at Vector. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a unique blend of attention to detail and customer service. With a track record of project management skills, the candidate will play a pivotal role in the recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and support of Vector Faculty Members and Faculty Affiliates.

• Steward the work of Vector Recruitment and Hiring Committees during open calls, and institutional hiring calls, as appropriate, advancing talent recruitment and acquisition activities for Faculty Members and Faculty Affiliates.
• Collaborate with external university partners and internal stakeholders to ensure a positive and seamless experience during the recruitment and onboarding of Faculty Members and Affiliates.
• Oversee the development and delivery of high-quality programming and services offered to Faculty Affiliates.
• Develop and update processes, and lead the implementation and ongoing improvement of the Faculty Affiliate Program, that contribute to the advancement of the Vector Institute’s Al research agenda.
• Schedule and document the annual review process and membership.
• Oversee administration of the Faculty section of Vector’s website and intranet.
• Maintain up-to-date onboarding and offboarding materials for Faculty Members and Faculty Affiliates.
• Partner with the Human Resources team to ensure researcher compliance with policies and regulations, ensuring processes are both transparent and observed.
• Liaise with the Marketing & Communications team to support various engagement and communications efforts related to the research performed by Faculty Members and Faculty Affiliates.
• Build and nurture cooperative working relationships with other internal teams to foster synergy across programs and support cross-functional initiatives.
• Analyze and respond to data requests for metrics reporting and program needs, ensuring accurate and timely information.
• Undertake other related duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of Research Operations and Academic Partnerships team and the Vector Institute.