Associate Dean

Job Description

Position Overview The Office of Associate Dean Research in the Cumming School of Medicine is currently seeking a Full-time Limited Termr Research Operations Coordinator for approximately 24 months. This position reports to the Director, Research Operations with accountability to the Director, Strategic Platforms. The Office of the Associate Dean, Research (OADR) Infrastructure encompasses a wide portfolio of post award activities, strategic research platforms, research core facilities and the Endowments and Chairs and Professorships portfolio. This position plays a key role in the effective operations of the OADR. Position Description Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to): Responsible for maintaining space assignments in the Archibus system. Requires working with the leadership of the School and Institutes to obtain accurate information Detail is very important since many leadership decisions are based on space assignment and availability Responsible for communicating in a timely manner any impacts related to ongoing infrastructure projects in the CSM. This is vitally important since it can affect ongoing research programs. Assist in the management of small-scale projects, keep management informed of what is happening, provide administrative support and keep accurate timelines Monitor office email accounts and respond to questions and issues Understand all aspects of the office Responsible for providing training, responding to task requests, and troubleshooting issues with Mosaic Vivarium software program Responsible for providing services under Medmoves (keys, signs, phone/computer move/changes, other requests) Responsible for coordinating small equipment repairs between external contractors and research community through Biomedical Technical Support Centre (BTSC) Responsible for coordinating with vendors to organize annual Southern Alberta Scientific Equipment (SASE) trade show Qualifications / Requirements: Undergraduate degree in Science Understanding of School Research Core facilities Knowledge of building footprints and strong understanding of research laboratories Previous laboratory work considered an asset Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Ability to interact professionally and confidentially with many levels of stakeholders within and outside of the Research Office Strong time management and problem-solving skills Knowledge of Microsoft office Adobe editing skills an asset Understanding of PeopleSoft systems preferred Understanding of Adobe Marketo systems preferred Understanding of Mosaic Vivarium systems preferred Application Deadline: January 17, 2024 We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted. Additional Information This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 1 . To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website . For more information visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine. The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. About the University of Calgary The University of Calgary is Canada's leading next-generation university - a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation's most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada's top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca . The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High , committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ( equity@ucalgary.ca ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ( hrhire@ucalgary.ca ). We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.