Program Manager, Research

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Job Summary

The vision and mission of the Centre for Community Engagement and Social Change in the Faculty of Education at Queens University is to co-create a worldthrough community engaged research excellencein which all community members can belong and flourish. We tackle the most pressing challenges in society and education (broadly conceived) by applying the principles and practices of participatory and transformative community engaged research through partnerships at local national and international levels.

Reporting to the Director the Program Manager is responsible for advancing the mission of the CCESC. The candidate will provide program management related to community engaged research to advance the Centers strategic priorities. The candidate is expected to have familiarity with current approaches in community engaged research and experience working in an exciting academic context. The CCESC prioritizes social justice and the knowledges and perspectives of multiply marginalized groups.

The Program Manager will be an experienced research professional with strong skills in community-engaged qualitative quantitative arts-based methods and/or visual methods (e.g. digital storytelling) academic and grant writing and research coordination. Working closely with the CCESC team the successful candidate will oversee research systems and protocols (e.g. data storage MOUs) support data analysis (e.g. Covidence NVivo SPSS) and contribute to grant development and knowledge mobilization efforts including newsletters and multimedia content. The Program Manager will also supervise research trainees and support accessible inclusive practices across all Centre operations.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Management
Collaborates with CCESC leadership to implement and monitor strategic priorities protocols objectives deliverables and timelines
Organizes meetings and communications with the Executive Committee researchers community partners and the Community Advisory Board
Coordinates internal and external communications including with the Dean and Faculty Board and supports knowledge dissemination through newsletters reports and other materials
Liaises with finance and administrative units to arrange reimbursements contracts and related documentation
Tracks CCESC projects partnerships and activities including working with finance to create and monitor project codes and spending
Manages data collection and reporting to support the ongoing implementation of the Centres evaluation plan
Develops and manages evaluation rubrics to assess grant applications and communicates the results of calls to applicants (Development Grant pilot Speakers Fund)
Identifies and supports innovative and strategic initiatives that advance reciprocal community-engaged research

Research
Provides overall coordination and support for CCESC research projects granting programs (including evaluation) initiatives and casual employees
Supports the recruitment and mentorship of research trainees in a variety of research approaches (community engaged decolonial quantitative qualitative arts-based) processes (ethics data collection analysis) and products (articles policy briefs knowledge syntheses reports infographics)

Community Engagement
Promotes a culture of respect reciprocity inclusivity and access with partners and within the centre with a commitment to I-EDIAA cultural safety and neuro-inclusivity
Provides support for coordinating and facilitating events with community partners
Facilitates research partnerships and helps build relationships with a broad range of researchers and partners locally nationally and internationally

Knowledge Mobilization
Manages the strategic promotion and dissemination of CCESC research aligning activities with best practices in community-engaged and accessible knowledge mobilization
Ensures coherence and accessibility across CCESC communications platforms including the website research stories and publications
Coordinates knowledge mobilization outputs such as infographics research summaries technical reports and public-facing content in collaboration with staff faculty students and community partners

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree (minimum) in education or related field (preferably with a focus on equity social justice decolonizing Indigenous or critical studies in fields such as sociology womens and gender studies disability studies cultural studies or film/media)
Demonstrated experience working in a community-engaged research setting
Strong judgement and communication skills for navigating the complexities of community engagement
Excellent interpersonal skills for building respectful trusting and credible relationships
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
Proficiency with digital tools and platforms for project coordination and knowledge mobilization including Microsoft Excel Canva MailChimp and social media platforms

SPECIAL SKILLS:
Prior teaching experience in formal or informal settings (e.g. K12 post-secondary community or adult education) is an asset
Ability to translate complex research into accessible and engaging multimedia content for diverse audiences
Familiarity with inclusive research and communication practices including I-EDIAA access practices and principles of Universal Design

DECISION MAKING:
Decide how new information will change the course of a project or event and recommend appropriate responses to ensure highest possibility for success.
Decide how to coordinate time and effort in supporting the various projects and activities to ensure critical deadlines are met while maintaining a high degree of quality.
Determine appropriate responses to queries and distribute materials to appropriate recipients.
Determine details required in minutes and notes of meetings; provide advice recommendations and follow up; participate in decisions regarding research and background information required in support of all work.
Assess and determine when to refer issues to project co-PIs. Assess the suitability of job candidates and recommends the most appropriate person for hire.
Determine priorities and make decisions about staff utilization and the assignment of work to achieve optimum efficiencies and productivity.
Assess employees training needs and make recommendation for internal or external training to attain proficiency.
Monitor and assess output and the quality of employees work and recommend need for formal training or development plans to management and identifies possible staff performance and/or disciplinary issues.

Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queens is strongly committed to employment equity diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black racialized persons Indigenous people women persons with disabilities and 2SLGBTQI accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements priority will be given to those who are legally eligible to work in Canada.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at .