Research Partnerships Administrator

**Date Posted:** 11/12/2026 **Req ID:** 51007 **Faculty/Division:** VP - Research **Department:** Innovations & Partnerships Office **Campus:** St. George (Downtown Toronto) **Position Number:** 00049482 **Existing Vacancy:** Yes **Description:** **About us:** The Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) portfolio supports the University of Toronto as a top public research university in the world. Our mission is to create the most supportive environment possibleso that our researchers, innovators and learners can do what they do best - advance understanding and apply new knowledge. Our work supports, fosters and promotes the research and innovation culture and activities of our faculty, staff and students, along with our partner hospitals, funding sponsors, and partners in the public and private sector. VPRI provides a full range of services including guidance to faculty, staff and students on funding opportunities, research agreement negotiation, oversight andaccountability services including research accounting, environmental health and safety, innovation and entrepreneurship, partnerships, policies and procedures, and institutional awards and honours. **Your opportunity:** Based within the Innovations and Partnerships team, you will support faculty members and academic administrators in the administration of research grants and the review of non-funded agreements, as well as MITACs proposals and agreements. The RPAfollows established business processes within the Innovations & Partnerships Office (IPO) that support the administration of research proposals and account setup, exchanges information with external partners, and ensures template agreements are in place with external partners for non-funded agreements and MITACs grants. The RPA is required to set-up restricted research funds according to agreed upon sponsor terms and conditions and follows business protocols established within the division of the Vice President, Research and Innovation (VPRI) for research account administration including releasing or holding funds according to internal and external compliance requirements. **Your responsibilities will include:** * Settling the terms of research funding agreements * Interpreting and applying University and sponsor policies to independently determine research compliance * Coordinating and guiding applicants through various phases of the research funding application process * Acting as the primary contact for enquiries pertaining to funding opportunities as well as pre and post award matters * Overseeing the establishment and release of research funds * Verifying research funding proposals are complete, accurate and adhere to Sponsor guidelines and University policies and guidelines * Analyzing and recommending research agreements for institutional sign-off * Advising on pre and post award research administration providingoptions and solutions **Essential Qualifications:** * Bachelor'