Acadia University

Acadia seeks a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our Division of Research, Innovation and Graduate Studies department as the Grant Facilitator. Reporting to the Director, Research Grants and Programs, but also working closely with the Executive Director of the Office of Industry and Community Engagement (ICE), the Grant Facilitator will collaborate with Acadia faculty, staff, and students to identify grant/funding opportunities and to develop external funding applications for federal and provincial funding agencies, foundations, and not-for-profit/community funders.

The Grant Facilitator is a pivotal position that will support Acadia's mission to foster research excellence, drive the university's research revenue through external grants, and enhance the impact of our research community. As a key player in the implementation of the Strategic Research Plan 2024-2030, the Grant Facilitator will help elevate Acadia's research reputation by facilitating the success of research funding applications and developing cross-campus research capacity.

Duties will include:

• Identify, promote and facilitate faculty research funding opportunities and grant preparation activities.
• Liaise with faculty members and staff to translate research concepts, initiatives and results into written documentation, reports and proposals.
• Project management of the grant application process, including developing timelines and workplans to ensure grant submission and reporting deadlines are met.
• Organize and deliver workshops on research grant funding opportunities and best practices in grant writing, for faculty and graduate students.
• Develop knowledge translation strategies for Acadia research activities by creating plans to effectively disseminate research to various audiences, including academic, policy, and community.
• Write articles, reports, etc. that translate complex research into accessible language for non-specialist audiences.
• Organize and facilitate events to promote and celebrate activities, grants and awards associated with faculty and student research.
• Maintain the Research, Innovation, and Graduate studies website and develop online resources that will support the Acadia community and highlight Acadia's research accomplishments.

• We are seeking candidates who possess an undergraduate degree, with a minimum of three years of research-related work experience.
• Knowledge of federal and provincial funding agencies, particularly the Tri-Council (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) and other relevant funding bodies.
• Experience or knowledge in financial management, budget creation, and ensuring accuracy in financial data entry and reporting.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize and present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Experience in developing and delivering workshops or training programs.
• High level of attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with website management and content creation, as well as social media management.

For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Keilani Tupper at [email protected].

Acadia University, located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq nation, is one of Canada's leading primarily undergraduate institutions. For over 180 years, Acadia has been providing students with a learning environment that ensures they have every opportunity to succeed in life. Our graduates emerge with the tools required to be global citizens and community leaders. Acadia's faculty and staff are key to our institutional success and share a commitment to provide our students with a high quality post-secondary education. As a staff member, you will be part of this transformational educational experience where innovation is encouraged, and your ideas are welcomed.

Acadia University is located only one hour from the city of Halifax in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley in the Town of Wolfville. Wolfville offers residents an affordable lifestyle, outstanding recreational opportunities, internationally acclaimed restaurants, a healthy economy, and the best weather in the Atlantic provinces. The Town of Wolfville is one of the fastest-growing communities in Nova Scotia where people find the perfect mix of small-town livability and urban energy. It's a place that people love to live, and those who do not live here love to visit.

To see more information on why Acadia is an employer of choice, please visit our website at www.hr.acadiau.ca.

TO APPLY: To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter, resume, and professional references.

Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.

The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [email protected].