Research partnership management and project coordination define this full time UBC Okanagan position in Kelowna, British Columbia.

The Partnership Development Specialist supports the Director, Innovation within Innovation UBC and the Office of the Vice Principal Research and Innovation. The role develops institutional industry and community partnerships, supports research faculty, and manages engagement data. It also staffs the UBC Okanagan City of Kelowna Collaborative Research Alliance Fund.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage existing Research Alliance projects and track progress
- Coordinate funding calls, applications, adjudication, and notifications
- Facilitate connections among researchers, City staff, and partners
- Create metrics, reports, presentations, and annual summaries
- Maintain partnership databases, contact lists, and asset maps

Requirements:

- Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
- At least five years of related experience
- Robust project and relationship management skills
- Strong understanding of the research process
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Apply project management, research administration, relationship-building, and data analysis skills to UBC Okanagan partnerships.

📌 Research Partnership Development Specialist (Kelowna)
🏢 University of British Columbia
📍 Kelowna