Reporting to the Director, Research Administration and Strategic Initiatives, and working under the direction of the Research Development Lead (RDL), the incumbent assists the Generator Support Office (GSO) in the coordination of administrative requirements for funded research projects and supports the development and submission of external grant funding applications. The position requires understanding, planning for and coordinating all administrative requirements for projects from initial approval to closeout, including legal agreements, project changes, reporting and closeout. It will also entail providing support for development and submission of new grant funding applications including template creation, supporting documents, and funder portal entry, and, for common grant types, facilitating the grant application process directly with faculty and staff researchers from beginning to end. This position may potentially be extended and/or converted to full-time following the contract end date.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing excellent customer service to stakeholders in the GSO and in Sheridan’s Research Centres and Faculties;
- Ensuring all administrative requirements for funded projects are met in compliance with funding agency and Sheridan requirements, including legal agreements, changes, reporting, metrics tracking and other requirements;
- Liaising with the Research Centre Managers, GSO Research Finance Analyst team, and external industry/community project partners to ensure effective project administration and oversight;
- Maintaining a calendar of required project progress and final reports;
- Supporting the Research Development Lead in preparing grant application and budget templates, drafting and/or coordinating supporting documents, reviewing applications for administrative requirements, and entering information into funding agency portals;
- For simple or routine grant applications, leading the full submission process by working directly with faculty/staff applicants to develop, review and submit all required application components according to funding agency requirements;
- Scanning for new/open research grant calls and maintaining a calendar of grant deadlines;
- Performing other related duties, as assigned.
About You
You enjoy balancing many different tasks and can effectively plan and prioritize multiple projects while staying organized and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
Your collaborative spirit is balanced with your ability to take initiative and act independently to advance initiatives.
You are able to quickly learn the requirements and nuances of different grant types and project teams.
You are customer service oriented with the ability to analytically problem solve project issues.
You have excellent oral and written communication skills.
The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications:
- Minimum 2-year diploma/degree in Project Management, Administration, Technical or Social Science; familiarity with research methodology.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in Project Management, preferably in a research environment in a post-secondary institution or related environment (college, university, research hospital, funding agency).
- Knowledge of research grant processes, terms and conditions; appreciation for research in an educational environment and an understanding of its complexities and challenges.
- Excellent project coordination, organizational and time-management skills.
- Intermediate level computer proficiency (MS Excel, Word, SharePoint).
Who We Are
Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future (https://www.sheridancollege.ca/sheridan2027), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.
- For more information, visit: Why Work at Sheridan
Other Details
Faculty/Department: Generator
Campus Location: Trafalgar (May be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Hybrid Position | On-site at least 50% of the hours/week
Reference #: J0626-0733
Employee Group: Part-Time Support – Temporary
Hourly Rate: $32.69 + 6% in lieu of benefits and vacation
Hours/Week: 24 hours
Hours: Monday – Friday; Hours are flexible between 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Application Details: This is a temporary position that may continue for up to 9 months
Application Deadline: July 5, 2026
First Nations peoples have lived on this part of Turtle Island for millennia, stewarding the land, the water and all that contributes to life in this region. Today, the culture and presence of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples enrich the lands and people of this territory.
Over two centuries ago, the Mississauga people welcomed settlers to this territory, providing sustenance and engaging in trade and commerce. Between 1781 to 1820, eight treaties were signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation who opened their territory to settlement. Today, Sheridan campuses are located on Treaty 14, also known as the Head of the Lake Purchase of 1806 and Treaty 22 and 23 of 1820.
Treaty history is foundational, and it is our collective responsibility to honour the land, as we honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be learning, working and thriving on this land, and we commit to learn the truth and be active in the process of reconciliation.
Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
Sheridan will provide job applicants with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.
