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Description

To manage the post award activities of infrastructure projects, specifically those funded through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).  Reporting to the Associate Director, Research Services, this position will provide project support to the research community from initiation through on-going coordination and financial administration of Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) projects in order to facilitate the objectives of the research activity and to minimize the administrative complexity and stress on the researchers, while at the same time minimizing risk to the university.

The position will ensure the effective management of the award finalization and post award activity of its research grants and contracts with external partners, assessing potential risks, monitoring timelines and ensuring that all relevant parties are informed on issues. Through ongoing monitoring of deliverables, roadblocks are identified and appropriate actions formulated and implemented for resolution.  

This individual will work with Research Facilitators, Financial Services, Facilities Management (FMD), Purchasing Services, U of S Colleges and other Institutions as appropriate to oversee the project and risk management process. Approximately 90% of this position is team focused.  The Incumbent will guide, inform, coach, direct, mediate, console, and listen to team members to achieve broad outcomes.