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About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the /"Western Experience/" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry provides outstanding education within a research intensive, distributed learning environment, where tomorrow’s physicians, dentists and health researchers and other scholars learn to be socially responsible leaders in the advancement of human health.

The Schulich

School of Medicine & Dentistry is the largest Faculty on campus and employs over 2,000 part-time and full-time faculty and over 1,200 staff.

Responsibilities The Research Program Coordinator supports the design, coordination, and operationalization of Schulich’s strategic research initiatives, with a primary focus on enhancing the development, effectiveness, and visibility of its research centres and research groups. This role provides centralized support to streamline planning, communications, and cross-centre collaboration, including the coordination of communities of practice, facilitation of team-based grant applications, and delivery of researcher-focused events that foster increased research productivity. Working closely with Centre Directors, the Assistant Dean, and the Director of Schulich Research Operations, the Coordinator leads project management efforts to improve communication strategies, connect researchers with institutional supports,



and identify avenues for impactful deliverables.

Qualifications Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Education, Public Administration, Business, or relevant discipline - Master’s degree in Health Administration, Education, or Research Management or relevant discipline would be an asset Experience:
- 3 years of experience in research coordination, academic program support, or strategic project management within a university, healthcare, or research setting - Demonstrated experience facilitating collaborative initiatives, coordinating grant development, and supporting interdisciplinary teams - Experience organizing workshops, planning sessions, or academic events with multiple stakeholders Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Familiarity with techniques for planning, managing and coordinating multiple projects, with competing priorities that involve a variety of stakeholders - Familiarity with regulations and guidelines governing research in an academic environment - Knowledge of research funding processes, grant writing, and institutional research support services - Familiarity with University research policies and practices would be an asset - Project management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously from conception to completion within tightly prescribed timelines, including planning, execution, and reporting - Ability to plan and manage events of various sizes; familiarity with large scale events an asset - Communication skills with the ability to converse with, write reports for,



and deliver presentations to all levels of the organization - Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit - Proven ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with faculty, researchers, and institutional partners - High level of organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines - Ability to write transparent, concise and accurate procedural documentation - Ability to ensure confidentiality and privacy is maintained through the appropriate retention and destruction of information - Ability and willingness to employ a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and making decisions - Attention to detail and proofreading abilities with an excellent command of the English language - Ability to display a blend of diplomacy and persistency to achieve goals while working collaboratively - Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the University’s events and activities - Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite Western Values Diversity The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone (phone hidden).

Please Note: This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Research Program Coordinator (Research Centres & Special Initiatives) (London)
🏢 Western University
📍 London