Description:
The Research Administrative Assistant is responsible for facilitating research administration within the Wilson School of Design through administrative support, overseeing tracking systems, and generating detailed analytical reports to document research activities and utilization of resources.
Education And Experience
- Diploma or completion of two years’ post-secondary education.
- Progressive general office experience that includes three years’ experience in a similar position within a unionized environment; post-secondary work experience is an asset.
- Experience working in a research administration environment is an asset.
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of research administration and compliance (e.g. grant tracking and reporting) 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.
- 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 scheduling as occasionally hours outside of regular work hours may be required.
- Proven ability to handle confidential matters and materials with tact and discretion.
- Working knowledge of institutional policies, funding agency policies, and program guidelines is an asset.