About

• Date Posted: 08/06/2025
• Req ID: 44550
• Faculty/Division: VP - Research
• Department: Research Services Office
• Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
• Position Number: 00058428

Description

About us

The Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) portfolio supports the University of Toronto as a top public research university in the world. Our mission is to create the most supportive environment possibleso that our researchers, innovators and learners can do what they do best, advance understanding and apply new knowledge. Our work supports, fosters and promotes the research and innovation culture and activities of our faculty, staff and students, alongwith our partner hospitals, funding sponsors, and partners in the public and private sector.VPRI provides a full range of services including guidance to faculty, staff and students on funding opportunities, research agreement negotiation, oversight and accountability services including research accounting, environmental health and safety, innovation and entrepreneurship, partnerships, policies and procedures, and institutional awards and honours.Your opportunity:Based within the Research Services Office team, you will support faculty success in a broad range of regular, high-volume domestic, international and internal research funding programs including from Horizon Europe and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)Our leadership team provides an open and professional environment that fosters a culture of goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability, team work and respect. We strive for excellence and recognize and value employee contributions that advance the VPRI and University goals. If you are motivated and passionate about contributing to one of the top universities in the world, consider a career with us.Your responsibilities will include

• Developing, revising and operationalizing business processes that support research activities and objectives
• Settling the terms of research funding agreements
• Interpreting and applying University and sponsor policies to independently determine research compliance
• Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required
• Establishing research fund accounts and budgets in accordance with the sponsor’s and University’s policies
• Advising on pre and post research award administration providing options and solutions
• Analyzing complex statistical reports and/or financial information for management decision-making
• Establishing and maintaining restricted research funds according to agreed upon sponsor terms and conditions

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five (5) years relevant administrative experience (university experience preferred)
• Experience working with research funding agencies, or other equivalent funding bodies (e.g. government, industry, not-for profit).
• Experience with the University's Research Information System (RIS) and Financial Information Systems (FIS) or other similar systems
• Sound knowledge of University research-related and financial policies and procedures or similar organizational policies and procedures.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to work with a broad range of information systems including spreadsheets, databases and sponsor-based electronic systems.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational andproblem solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.

Assets (Nonessential)

• Experience in informal negotiation to settle the terms of research agreements.

To be successful in this role you will be

• Accountable
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Self-directed

•  Closing Date: 08/20/2025, 11:59PM ET
• Employee Group: USW 
• Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  
• USW Pay Band 13 -- $86,340. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $110,415. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
• Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
• Recruiter: Anita Chooraman

• Lived Experience Statement
• Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.