Fellowship Development Coordinator, CSM Grants

at  The University of Calgary

Description
The Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Fellowship Development Coordinator. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 2 years (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
The Fellowship Development Coordinator will report directly to the Manager, Grant Development, and be part of the team supporting Post Doctoral Fellows in applying for fellowship and grant applications. The successful incumbent will administer the CSM Post-Doctoral Fellowship competition and support the AIMS Postdoctoral Fellowship competition. The Coordinator will work with the team to develop and provide information sessions and workshops for our post-doctoral researchers to assist with their fellowship and grant applications. In collaboration with the Manager and the team, they will be responsible for the ongoing development of resources related to the onboarding of Postdocs related to research funding. This will require working with stakeholders across the university. The Coordinator will play a vital role in the development and day of support for events focused on the Post-doctoral researchers in the Cumming School of Medicine.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Work with stakeholders to ensure information on new Post-doctoral researchers is shared with them in a timely manner
• Develop and provide resources and tools for recruits related to external funding and fellowships in a timely and efficient manner
• Work with stakeholders across the faculty, they will administer internal funding programs, as appropriate, targeted to Post-doctoral researchers
• In partnership with the Fellowship Development Officer, they will develop and host seminars, information sessions, and workshops focused on skill development and education for fellowship and grant funding
• Work to expand the internal peer review process and resources, including potential mock peer review opportunities, for applicants to external fellowship competitions
• Responsible for networking and event planning and logistics targeted to postdocs to ensure a strong community across the faculty
• Work closely with stakeholders both within and external to the faculty to ensure Postdocs receive the support they seek to achieve their research funding goals
• Attend Postdoc events across the university to network and ensure a solid foundational knowledge of all the different offices and units involved in supporting Post-doctoral researchers
• Provide navigational support and information to Postdocs, Faculty and, Staff that reach out to the office
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to ensure the overall goal of increased funding success for Postdoctoral researchers within CSM

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree, required. Postgraduate training in a related area is an advantage
• Demonstrated experience working with post-doctoral researchers
• Minimum of 1-2 years related experience in academic health research
• The ability to comfortably give effective presentations is required
• Those with strong knowledge of the UofC research landscape, including research administrative units, given priority
• Program planning experience is necessary
• Proven mastery of English grammar, excellent oral/written communication is required
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, act decisively and to exercise initiative and judgment on a wide range of issues, using discretion and maintaining confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a team, and adapt to multiple competing priorities
• Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must have excellent attention to detail
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
  Application Deadline: October 7, 2024
  We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
  This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 2.
  For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

• Work with stakeholders to ensure information on new Post-doctoral researchers is shared with them in a timely manner
• Develop and provide resources and tools for recruits related to external funding and fellowships in a timely and efficient manner
• Work with stakeholders across the faculty, they will administer internal funding programs, as appropriate, targeted to Post-doctoral researchers
• In partnership with the Fellowship Development Officer, they will develop and host seminars, information sessions, and workshops focused on skill development and education for fellowship and grant funding
• Work to expand the internal peer review process and resources, including potential mock peer review opportunities, for applicants to external fellowship competitions
• Responsible for networking and event planning and logistics targeted to postdocs to ensure a strong community across the faculty
• Work closely with stakeholders both within and external to the faculty to ensure Postdocs receive the support they seek to achieve their research funding goals
• Attend Postdoc events across the university to network and ensure a solid foundational knowledge of all the different offices and units involved in supporting Post-doctoral researchers
• Provide navigational support and information to Postdocs, Faculty and, Staff that reach out to the office
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to ensure the overall goal of increased funding success for Postdoctoral researchers within CS