Department Vice-President Research Innovation - Research Services Office
Posted date July 25, 2025
Closing date August 7, 2025
Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded

POSITION

Are you a collaborative leader with a passion for research administration and a drive for operational excellence? The University of Alberta is seeking a Manager, Applications Review Team to lead a high-performing group that supports the preparation and submission of complex peer-reviewed research funding applications. This team plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with sponsor and institutional policies, while helping researchers secure funding that fuels innovation and discovery.

APPLICATIONS REVIEW TEAM LEADERSHIP & OPERATIONS

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Applications Review Team, ensuring clear priorities, balanced workloads, and consistent performance.
• Develop annual work plans and set measurable team objectives.
• Oversee performance management, training, and development of staff.
• Support recruitment and onboarding for new team members.
• Maintain up-to-date job descriptions and team structure aligned with operational needs.
• Develops and maintains a service model that meets the needs of the Colleges for the effective delivery of end-to-end research administration activities, including major institutional research proposals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Undergraduate degree required.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in a university research administration environment, with solid knowledge of academic structure and culture.
• Expertise: Strong knowledge of research funding policies, sponsor guidelines (federal, provincial, private, and international), and institutional compliance requirements.
• Skills:
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism with a high level of tact, discretion and the capability to maintain confidentiality.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Proficiency in business process improvement and service excellence principles.
  At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
  All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
  The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
  L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l’université à postuler.
  Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight August 7, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time