Grant Facilitator
Grant Facilitator
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Job Summary
The Grant Facilitator supports faculty in identifying developing and submitting external research grant proposal applications to funding agencies. The Grant Facilitator acts as a liaison between and works directly with the Director of Research Services and Industry Engagement external funders faculty members and Research Office staff on all new research grant proposals and their submission. This includes reviewing advising and submitting new and revised research proposals. The Facilitator is responsible for interpreting requirements consulting with stakeholders and ensuring eligibility of applicants. The Grant Facilitator ensures compliance with institutional and funding agency guidelines and promoting research initiatives that align with the universitys goals.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized postsecondary institution. Masters degree preferred.
Minimum of four (4) years of experience writing grants and research proposals.
Detailed knowledge of research funding requirements and guidelines with the portfolio.
Experience working with TriCouncil funding agencies.
Ability to exercise appropriate judgement in the interpretation of funding conditions and criteria and relevant policies.
Financial knowledge consistency in budget processes evaluation frameworks and accuracy in entry of information.
Excellent knowledge of the full research life cycle.
Excellent writing skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Preference for candidates with experience working with postsecondary institutions.
Excellent interpersonal skills problem solving and communication skills.
About UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halqemylemspeaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in St:lo Tm:xw (St:lo Land; St:lo World). In all that we do UFV strives to support and honour the St:lo peoples goals of selfdetermination and wellbeing on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision andIntegrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization recognizing our responsibilities to community and a multiyear plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty staff and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford Chilliwack Mission and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia and in Chandigarh India. Recognized as one of BCs top employers UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1400 passionate professionals who value integrity inclusivity and excellence. At UFV you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15000 students.
Indigenization equity and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples members of groups that experience discrimination due to race colour place of origin ancestry and/or religion persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential selfidentification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to.Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
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