Description The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Manager, Sex Gender Women's Health Research Hub. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension. The SGWH Hub Manager reports to the Director, Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships (OIPH), and is accountable to the Academic Director of the SGWH Research Hub. The Manager will be the planned reporting manager for staff, contractors, and trainees supporting Hub activities; will support Hub operational functions and manage the Hub's operating budget; will liaise with the Academic Director on strategic decision-making; and will work closely with OIPH's business operations, communications, event planning, and advancement teams. There will be times of high volume of work of varying complexity, often involving confidential issues. The role may require some after-hours work, including evening events, the annual Women's Health Symposium (weekend), and offsite meetings with partners and members. Summary of

Key Responsibilities
(job functions include but are not limited to): Governance and Operations
• Develop and maintain governance documents, including Terms of Reference, committee structures, membership criteria and related policies
• Establish and coordinate Executive and Advisory Committee meetings: direct agenda development and briefing materials, oversee minutes, and maintain action and decision logs (with administrative support from OIPH)
• Develop and track an annual operating plan, calendar and workplan; monitor Hub priorities, deliverables and milestones; coordinate strategic planning activities
• Manage the Hubs operating budget, including forecasting, monitoring and reporting, and direct financial transactions (expense claims, journal corrections, awards and scholarships) processed with OIPH business operations
• Establish administrative processes that allow the Hub to function efficiently, and manage the Hub‿s staff, contractors and trainees: determine required positions, create job profiles, hire, onboard, coach and manage performance Reporting, Evaluation and Impact
• Establish an annual reporting cycle for the Hub and prepare the annual report, directing external or institutional design and production support as required
• Develop Hub performance indicators and an impact framework aligned with University policy requirements
• Develop and maintain systems that capture research funding, publications, collaborations, trainees, events, partnerships, policy impact and public engagement, and maintain the data required for institutional reporting, Hub review and funding applications
• Prepare an annual impact summary demonstrating Hub growth and value, benchmarked where appropriate against other leading women's health research centres Research Development and Funding
• Maintain a pipeline and calendar of relevant funding opportunities (CIHR and other government, foundation and institutional sources), match opportunities with members and areas of expertise, and convene interdisciplinary teams around major opportunities
• Coordinate grant-development timelines, meetings and internal review processes, and coordinate the assembly of letters, institutional documentation and budgets for cooperative applications, working with CSM and University research services and engaging contracted grant-writing support as required
• Identify opportunities for larger team, platform and infrastructure grants, and track applications, funding success and research dollars leveraged through Hub activities
• Support the Academic Director and OIPH advancement in identifying and developing industry, sponsorship and philanthropic partnerships by preparing concept documents, partnership briefs and sponsorship materials, coordinating introductory meetings, and maintaining a pipeline of prospective partners, in collaboration with OIPH advancement and within University policy on industry relationships Trainee and Research Capacity-Building Programs
• Develop and administer Hub studentships, scholarships, seed grants, and other internal funding programs, including predictable annual competition calendars, application guidelines,



adjudication processes and award administration
• Coordinate trainee programming, mentorship, networking and workshops (including research methods, grant writing, knowledge mobilization and career development), in coordination with existing Hub-affiliated training programs and University resources
• Track trainees supported by the Hub Membership, Communications and Events
• Direct the Hubs membership program, including application, onboarding and renewal processes, a searchable record of members' expertise and interests, and regular member engagement and communications, using OIPH membership infrastructure where available
• Identify and facilitate connections between investigators working in complementary areas, and track member participation and Hub-supported collaborations
• Co-develop and implement a Hub communications strategy, including the Hub website, social media, newsletters, public-facing communication about women's health research, and a consistent visual and academic identity in partnership with OIPH communications staff
• Co-develop the program for academic and public-facing Hub events, including the annual Women's Health Symposium, research seminars and knowledge-mobilization activities that connect Hub research with clinicians, policymakers and the public, in collaboration with OIPH's Event Planning team Partnerships and Interest Holder Relations
• Build and maintain relationships with researchers and research centres within and outside the University, and with health-system, government, community and patient partners
• Ensure integration and coordination with OIPH priorities, hubs, and centres
• Maintain a partnership database; coordinate meetings and follow-up with prospective collaborators; develop briefing materials and concept documents to support new partnerships
• Identify opportunities for co-funded initiatives and joint programming, and support senior-level partnership development led by the Academic Director Support to the Academic Director
• Translate the Academic Director's strategic and academic priorities into operational plans and deliverables, and maintain oversight of multiple concurrent Hub initiatives to ensure follow-through
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations and materials for meetings with senior University leadership, government, funders, donors, industry and external partners
• Identify emerging opportunities requiring the Academic Director's involvement, and reduce the amount of routine operational coordination requiring the Academic Director's direct involvement
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, and anticipate, identify and independently recommend appropriate actions to complex administrative, operational and partnership issues Qualifications /

Requirements:
• Master's degree in a health-related or relevant discipline (PhD preferred), or an equivalent combination of education and experience (experience or expertise in women's health is an asset)
• Minimum of five to eight years of progressive work experience in research administration, research program management or a similar field, with demonstrated decision-making and a consistently high level of service, including
• Experience developing and operationalizing strategic plans and supporting platforms, such as research or policy programs, centres, or institutes
• Experience building and fostering academic, health-system, community, or industry partnerships
• Experience informing and advising senior leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare briefing materials, reports, and funding-related documents for senior and external audiences
• Strong operational administration, with a minimum of three years' experience in planning and executing committee meetings, and in managing the financial, HR and IT requirements
• Experience supporting research development,



including identifying funding opportunities and coordinating grant applications (Tri-Agency and/or philanthropic); experience writing grant and/or funding applications is an asset
• Experience designing and administering awards, studentships, seed-grant or similar competitive programs is an asset
• Experience developing performance indicators, impact frameworks, and annual reports
• Experience managing a team and delegating work to meet objectives
• Knowledge of, or experience with, equity-informed approaches to health research is an asset
• Highly developed organization skills, with the ability to anticipate needs, plan, organize, coordinate and perform work with little or no direction
• Superior interpersonal skills with an ability to work independently and as a team player; professionalism, discretion, courtesy and respect in all interactions with internal and external partners and interested parties Application Deadline: November 19, 2026 We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted. This position is classified in the Professional Career Band, Level 4 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework. For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website. About The University Of Calgary UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca. The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary. As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment,

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📌 Manager, Sex Gender Women's Health Research Hub, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Calgary)
🏢 University of Calgary
📍 Calgary