Manager, Program Facilitation, Institutional Programs

**Description** The **Office of Research Services** in **VP Research** is currently seeking a Full-time Limited Term **Manager** for approximately 12 months. This position reports to the Director, Institutional Programs and provides operational leadership for the University's intake and review processes related to major institutional research funding programs, including CFI, Genome Canada, NFRF Transformation, NSERC CREATE, and other strategic funding opportunities. The incumbent supervises a team of staff responsible for supporting funding application development and administration activities, while coordinating the day-to-day operation of established institutional funding processes. Working with researchers, administrators, funding agencies, and internal service units, the position supports the successful development and submission of complex institutional funding applications. They are also accountable for the operational effectiveness and delivery of institutional funding programs and associated support services. Within established strategic and policy frameworks, the position exercises independent judgment in setting operational priorities, allocating staff resources, resolving complex issues, adapting processes to meet evolving sponsor and institutional requirements, and ensuring service standards are achieved. The position leads the operational planning and execution of major institutional funding competitions, balancing competing priorities, timelines, and resource constraints across multiple concurrent initiatives. The incumbent regularly makes decisions regarding workflow design, staff deployment, process implementation, and stakeholder engagement strategies to support successful funding outcomes and continuous service improvement. **Summary of Key Responsibilities** (job functions include but are not limited to): Operational Leadership and Staff Supervision * Supervises staff supporting the University's institutional research funding application processes. * Provides day-to-day leadership, coaching, workload coordination, and performance feedback to team members. * Supports staff training and onboarding activities. * Assists with workforce planning to ensure adequate support is available during peak funding periods. * Promotes a collaborative, service-oriented team environment. * Leads recruitment, performance management, professional development, and succession planning activities for staff. * Evaluates team effectiveness and implements changes to optimize operational performance and service delivery. * Establishes operational priorities, performance expectations, service standards, and workload distribution for the team. * Monitors operational outcomes and adjusts staffing assignments and resources to address changing demands and deadlines. Institutional Funding Process Administration * Oversees operational planning and execution of institutional funding competitions and strategic research funding initiatives. * Coordinates