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 reportingCoordinate complex multi-institution proposals and strategic funding applicationsBuild research performance dashboards and brief senior leadership quarterlyDevelop research communications, branding,



and targeted stakeholder outreachLead awards governance and Early Career Researcher programmingRequirements: Experience supporting research strategy and funding initiativesAbility to manage complex projects, timelines, and partnershipsKnowledge of university and funding agency policiesCapacity to provide strategic advice, guidance, and coachingAvailability for occasional evenings, weekends, and some travelAdvance Smith Engineering research through strategic operations, funding coordination, analytics, communications, and compliance leadership at Queen’s University. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Strategic Research Operations Director (Winnipeg)
🏢 Queens University
📍 Winnipeg