Date: | July 1, 2015 |
Reports to (Job Title): | Administrative Manager |
Jobs Reporting (Job Titles): | None |
Department: | Statistics & Actuarial Science |
Location: |
Main Campus |
Grade: |
USG 5 |
The Research Program Coordinator is responsible for providing assistance, including, but not limited to, the planning, maintenance and reporting of a number of research and teaching initiatives involving Dr. Cook and the biostatistics training program he directs, according to established policies and procedures and calendar of events.
1. Financial Management
2. Management of Reports and Contracts
3. Act as Project Coordinator of a Provincial Training Program for Biostatistician in Cancer
Act as Project Coordinator of a Provincial Training Program for Biostatistician in Cancer
Improvement and maintenance of web presence of Dr. Cook.
Coordination and assistance in the running of a provincial webinar series for biostatisticians and clinical researchers in oncology (faculty and graduate students, clinical fellows, post-doctoral fellows and staff at NCIC-CTG, OICR, PMCC, LRCC, UW and elsewhere); requires communication with key personnel at external research institutions such as those listed above and universities.
Collection, recording and archiving data on impact of the OICR training program (e.g. manuscripts, abstracts, presentations) by proactive communication with scientists at participating centres and solicitation of updates from clinical and statistical mentors and mentees every quarter.\
Assist in collecting, typesetting, and archiving of achievements of interns following completion of their placements.
4. General Administrative Support including, but not limited to the following:
High School Diploma
Education or training related to communication and communication strategies an asset.
Several years of administrative experience in an academic environment.
Working knowledge of UW financial policies, procedures and regulations an asset
Technical:
Experience working with financial reports and the preparation and administration of grants.
Require working knowledge of FORE and CONCUR systems.
Demonstrated proficiency in LaTeX, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
Familiarity with website maintenance.
A willingness to learn new software as required.
MS Word | Excel | PowerPoint | Other |
word | excel | powerpoint | other |
Interpersonal Skills: Position requires communication with internal contacts to obtain, clarify and discuss information, and to receive instructions. Contact groups and individuals include, but are not limited to:
-Office of Research
-Finance Office
-Department members and graduate students in Statistics and actuarial Science
-Human Resources – Payroll
-Math Faculty Computing Facility (MFCF)/Information Systems and Technology (IST), SHARCNET
Position requires communication to primary external groups to obtain, clarify and discuss information including, but not limited to:
-External research offices at the institutions hosting interns
-Scientists at external research groups (OICR, PMCC, NCIC-CTG, LTCC, UHN, McMaster University)
-Canadian and International funding agencies
The job involves specialized work with minimal supervision and provides guidance to others.
Moderate decision-making authority. Some examples of decision-making include:
-Decisions on priorities given multiple demands and deadlines
-Decisions on online report and contract submission techniques
Decisions on troubleshooting techniques and when to solicit help from technicians
-Decisions on how to resolve discrepancies and answer procedural questions regarding grants, etc
Minimal demands typical of an administrative position within an office environment.
Travel: Occasional local travel required.
Working Hours: Regular working hours.
Risks – physical and psychological: No significant risks