Research Support Team Lead

The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

This position will be 50% permanent and 50% 1-year temporary with a strong possibility for extension of term or full-time permanent in 2024.

The salary range for this position is:

Recruitment range: $68,897- $75,964 starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.

Performance range: starting salary to max of $89,609 is available through annual performance increases.

Reporting to the Director of Administration in the HSD Dean’s Office, this position plays an integral role as leader, liaison, and capacity-builder for Research Support activities within the Faculty of Human and Social Development. The Research Support Team Lead works closely with the Associate Dean, Research to help implement the direction and goals of the Faculty’s strategic plans as they pertain to research and scholarship. This position assists with the development and implementation of sound administrative policies and processes that support the scholarly endeavors of the Faculty.

This position provides expertise in the administration of research grants and contracts in the Faculty of Human and Social Development. The HSD Research Support Team Lead is responsible for research-related programming and training. This position advises with and builds capacity for faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, and grant-funded research staff on funding agency financial administration policies and the university’s research regulatory (e.g. ethics, biosafety, data management), accounting, and budget management processes and systems (e.g. FAST, RAIS). This position provides creative and collaborative problem-solving for research-related financial, payroll, and human resource issues. The position provides post-award assistance by liaising between HSD researchers and relevant UVic offices and external funding bodies; supporting the hiring and onboarding of new faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, and grant-funded research staff; and the monitoring expenses and supporting reports to funding agencies. The position also provides pre-award assistance during particularly busy periods and when other staff are unavailable. This position has supervisor responsibilities for one CUPE staff and one PEA staff member.

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a university degree in a relevant discipline (Indigenous studies, health, behavioural or social sciences, education, or similar) plus three (3) years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
• Experience ensuring compliance and adherence to necessary internal and external funding agency requirements.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex organizational policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated budgetary, financial management and accounting experience.
• An understanding of research grant pre-and post-award processes.
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage sensitive timelines.
• Demonstrated experience leading and motivating a team of professionals.
• Ability to apply project management best practices to achieve project goals on time.
• Ability to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to collaborate successfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds and at all levels of the university.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience writing briefing notes and reports for various audiences.
• Remain agile -, and work responsibilities.
• The ability to contribute to efficient and effective strategies in consultation with leadership and adapt to changing needs and conditions as needed.
• Knowledge and experience with university accounting services and procedures, and university research grant procedures and guidelines are an asset.