We are currently seeking a Research Services Specialist to join our Office of Research Services team. 

Job Overview

The Research Services Specialist works closely with all researchers in the efficient post-award administration of their externally funds research projects, ensuring the projects are administered in alignment with funding agency guidelines. Provides detailed and timely reports to senior administrators on the status of institutional research funding.

Communicates with external funding agencies to ensure KPU’s research administration practices and procedure are updated as and when funding agencies revise their guidelines. Acting as the primary liaison between KPU administrative units and researchers, facilitating the smooth operation of research projects. This position requires a broad and detailed knowledge of institutional and external funding agency policies and procedure as well as knowledge and competency in research finance. The candidate must be detail-oriented, able to meet tight deadlines, and capable of making sound recommendations with minimal supervision.

Priority consideration will be given to BCGEU employees currently impacted by layoff at the same or lower pay grade

Education and Experience 

• Minimum of five years of administrative experience plus two years of post-secondary education, preferably Research Administration certification, and/or business or administration courses or credential or an equivalent combination of education training and experience;
• Experience working in a research administration environment required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Working knowledge of all research administration and compliance (e.g. research ethics, animal care etc.) over the entire life cycle of research activities; 
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate financial activities and to monitor compliance with policies and agreements;
• Demonstrated ability to perform advanced Microsoft Office and Internet applications;
• Ability to key 40 wpm with a high degree of accuracy;
• Experience with content management systems;
• Demonstrated initiative, organizational, and decision-making skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Superior communication skills, including excellent oral and written skills;
• Working knowledge of institutional policies, funding agency policies, and program guidelines;
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize tasks, meet changing priorities, work to deadlines, and make responsible decisions while maintaining high levels of customer service;
• Flexible in scheduling as overtime and out-of-town travel may be required;
• Proven ability to handle confidential matters and materials with tact and discretion.
   

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As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary Information
Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.