Mount Saint Vincent University

The Research Project Manager position will support the management of Dr. McIsaac’s research program, including managing budgets, research ethics applications, assisting with research program planning and grant applications, coordinating data collection/analysis and supervising students. The Research Project Manager will also work closely with an academic team to coordinate data collection for a large evaluation project on an early childhood initiative. Responsibilities for this project include liaising with project sponsors, coordinating quantitative and qualitative data collection/analysis and preparing project reports.

• A Master’s degree in one of the following: social sciences, early childhood, education, health promotion. Completion or in progress of a PhD is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated skills with project management, qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation. Knowledge of research designs, evaluation theories (e.g., theory of change, logic models) and complex systems approaches.
• Experience with budget management, supervising students/staff and knowledge of research grants process.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as a member of a team.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic, professional demeanor, critical thinking, problem solving and sound judgement.
• Competence with basic administrative functions and working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required. Experience with data analysis software (SPSS, NVivo), web design and Adobe Creative Cloud an asset.
• Bilingual in French language an asset (please identify in cover letter).

Recognized as a leader in distance and experiential learning, and based on a strong tradition of social responsibility, Mount Saint Vincent University takes a personalized approach to education to nurture socially responsible global citizens. Founded in 1873, the Mount has been nationally recognized for having one of the lowest student-to-professor ratios, for providing students early access to valuable research opportunities, for its legacy in the advancement of women, and for facilitating critical advancements in food security, healthy aging, literacy, and childhood development. The Mount believes that our people are our foundation and our relationships are built on respect and accountability. Please visit www.msvu.ca to learn more about us.

Please email a cover letter and resume that outlines your specific experience related to the job information and required skills. This competition closes on March 2, 2018.

Mount Saint Vincent University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and other groups that would contribute to the diversification of our campus. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their application materials. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.