The Research Coordinator will report to the Director, WindEEE and will be responsible for supporting research success at the WindEEE Research Facility through the provision of proactive expertise regarding research grant administration, event and outreach project plans and client support. The role will support day-to-day administrative and financial operations, facilitation of WindEEE’s research objectives, through the support of research grant administration, reporting and by ensuring adherence to Western's and the grant’s policies, procedures and requirements related to research administration. The Research Coordinator will coordinate the successful implementation of various large grant reporting projects, and will ensure that the research outcomes are achieved on time and within budgetary constraints. The role will communicate progress updates to the Director and stakeholders. The Research Coordinator will schedule meetings, respond to inquiries related to the research, and support the research and outreach events at the facility.
Qualifications
Education:
- Undergraduate Degree in a relevant discpline. MSc or MEng preferred
Experience:
- 1 year of administrative experience in an office environment
- Experience in grant administration, research budgets and monitoring accounts, and event planning
Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
- Knowledge of general office procedures
- Familiarity with financial records management
- Familiarity with Human Resources principles and practices
- Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred
- Ability to ensure expenditures and resources are within allotments, and to make appropriate modifications when required
- Ability to foster collaboration and respect among team members
- Communication skills with confidence interacting with individuals at all levels of an organization
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to apply creativity, innovation and resourcefulness to daily work
- Customer service skills with a desire to achieve results in a professional and timely manner
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to create a positive impression while interacting with others and responding to inquiries, by telephone, in person or electronically
- Results-oriented with an ability to handle many tasks and maintain a high level of individual and team performance
