Lead strategic research operations at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, overseeing funding strategy, proposal coordination, analytics, and compliance in office.
Reporting to the Vice Dean, Research, the Associate Director supports Smith Engineering’s research goals through Faculty-wide initiatives. This managerial role coordinates complex proposals, advises researchers, and advances multidisciplinary partnerships. It also guides communications, awards, performance reporting, and post-award administration.
Key Responsibilities: Implement multi-year research strategies, milestones, resources, risks, and progress reporting
Coordinate complex multi-institution proposals and strategic funding applications
Build research performance dashboards and brief senior leadership quarterly
Develop research communications, branding,



and targeted stakeholder outreach
Lead awards governance and Early Career Researcher programming
Requirements: Experience supporting research strategy and funding initiatives
Ability to manage complex projects, timelines, and partnerships
Knowledge of university and funding agency policies
Capacity to provide strategic advice, guidance, and coaching
Availability for occasional evenings, weekends, and some travel
Advance Smith Engineering research through strategic operations, funding coordination, analytics, communications, and compliance leadership at Queen’s University.

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📌 Strategic Research Operations Director (Ontario)
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📍 Ontario