Project Coordinator, Applied Research

Project Coordinator Applied Research
COMPETITION NO. SP26-08

AboutDurham College:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution thatsupports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing jobmarket. With a focus on experiential learning led by expert faculty throughfield placements applied research co-ops and other hands-on opportunities DCgrads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to theever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning Durham College offers awide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines includingculinary management farming and horticulture business IT construction andtrades science and technology health care engineering social and communityservices media art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer145 programs including six bachelors degrees and 11apprenticeship programs tomore than 11000 full-time post-secondary and nearly3000 apprenticeship addition we have more than 16000 studentregistrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120000 alumnirepresent the college both locally and around the world.

DC hasan estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Regionand is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve bycontributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-beingthrough partnerships investments and collaboration.

Position Information:
Part-timesupport opportunity (classification): Regular
Hourly rate: $37.28
Hours: 24 hours per week
Reporting To: Operations Manager Applied Research
Department:Office of Research Services Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ORSIE)
Campus Location: Oshawa
Vacancystatus: New vacancy

Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Operations Manager Applied Research within the Officeof Research Services Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ORSIE) this positionprovides extensive project management coordination and reporting for a widerange of applied research projects in a fast-paced highly technical andchallenging environment. A multidisciplinary position with considerablecomplexity the Project Coordinator Applied Research exercises sound judgementand planning principles to coordinate applied research projects in variousstages. The incumbent supports the hiring and onboarding for contract researchemployees working on applied research projects coordinates the effective deliveryof all ongoing applied research projects and utilizes Records and InformationManagement (RIM) strategies and tools to create administer and maintain avariety of project records. Additionally the incumbentmay support promotional activities event planning and other communicationsas needed.

Key duties include the following:

• Provide project documentation and administrative coordination for a wide range of AR projects from start to finish including but not limited to preparing project agreements non-disclosure agreements amending agreements entering contract and memo requests for research team hiring and other critical paperwork as required.
• Organizing and attending project meetings as well as scheduling regular progress meetings to review project status timelines budgets and challenges; passing on concerns to the Senior Manager and/or Operations Manager.
• Provide guidance and support to teams to implement sound ethical and rigorous research plans and practices.
• Assist project teams with documentation requirements including in-kind contributions receipts and other project reports.
• Monitor and report on progress against established milestones utilizing sound project management principles.
• Conducting project close-out meetings to ensure a satisfactory conclusion for every project addressing issues pertaining to intellectual property ownership of prototypes and the like; facilitating the execution of a Sign-Off Agreement to formally document the projects close-out
• Collaborating and consulting with the Operations Manager on complex matters.
• Maintaining appropriate service standards for external partners/clients.
• Preparing regular reports as may be required by funders.
• Supporting promotional activities such as website content management social media campaigns creation of a monthly e-bulletin annual report and the coordination of these activities with applied research partners.
• Event planning and coordination including administration and backend support for events.
• Unlock ORSIEs main-office doors in the morning and lock these doors at the end of the day in coordination with the facilities department
• Point of contact for ORSIE visitors providing information directions and/or contacting those employees who have guests as required.
• Responding to health and safety related concerns in a timely fashion.
• Responsible for picking up and delivering incoming/outgoing mail to/from the Colleges main mailroom
  
  Qualifications:
• A minimum of a Masters Degree in Computer Science Information Technology Community Development Social Sciences or Business Administration with course(s) in research methodology and/or project management or similar
• A minimum of five years of experience is required preferably working in the Information Technology sector or with advanced technologies for positions working with industry partners/clients particularly within a database/software development or advanced technology adoption environment
• Sound knowledge of research design and methodology is required.
• Experience in intellectual property management technology transfer contract negotiation technology development and commercialization are strong assets.
• Required skills include: advanced skills utilizing project management software Microsoft Office applications strong critical thinking attention-to-detail judgment interpersonal organizational planning time management and prioritization skills and the ability to coordinate multiple project deadlines and scheduling of resources; demonstrated strong business acumen and excellent written and verbal communication skills; effective communication skills to collaborate with multiple stakeholders at all levels of the College identifying needs and providing ongoing support; must maintain strict confidentiality while coordinating tasks in all stages of the project lifecycle; ability to be proactive and take initiative as well as identify and resolve issues.
• The incumbent must possess the ability to work independently and as a team member and maintain appropriate service standards for external partners.
• Must possess a valid Ontario Class G drivers license and regular access to a vehicle.

Please apply belowby submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes at 7:00 p.m. EST on August 14 2026. Competition number SP26-08.

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Land Acknowledgement
Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and through the treaty process share the lands on which we live learn teach and prosper today.

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