Project Officer, Partnerships and Research

at  Vancouver Island University

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Undergraduate degree. Minimum one to two years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proven ability to work independently
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team in a collaborative manner
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• High level of oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to exercise good judgement and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple project and activity demands
• Demonstrated experience working with culturally diverse populations or groups
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of databases and tools
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of reporting tools focused on partnerships, agreements and memberships
• Demonstrated experience in supporting the development of a departmental strategic plan, with a focus on partnerships
• Demonstrated experience in supporting the development and delivery of departmental plans, based on a departmental strategic plan
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing statistical reporting to inform departmental decision making
• Demonstrated experience in working with other departments such as Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity (SRCA) to coordinate partnerships
• Proficiency in general office software systems (MS Office, file-sharing, web design)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working within an educational/post-secondary setting
• Experience studying, volunteering or living abroad
  VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

NOTE:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

Reporting to the Director, VIU International and supervised by the Coordinator, Operations, VIU International, the Project Officer, Partnerships and Research serves as a key provider of supports and services related to international partnerships, agreements and memberships. The Project Officer, Partnerships and Research also supports the development and implementation of international research activities. The Project Officer, Partnerships and Research works collaboratively with all VIU International units, and the VIU community.

The Project Officer, Partnerships and Research is responsible for the following and other related duties as assigned:

• Develops and implements databases and other tools to track partnerships, agreements and memberships
• Develops and implements methods to regularly report on partnerships, agreements and memberships
• Supports the Coordinator, Operations to inform the development of an international partnership strategy that is in alignment with the VIU Strategic Plan: People, Place, Potential
• Supports the Coordinator, Operations to inform the development of an international partnerships operational plan that will lead to the development and growth of international partnerships at VIU
• Supports the Coordinator, Operations to liaise with Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity (SRCA) to coordinate SRCA-led strategic international research partnerships
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality in compliance with VIU protocols and procedures