Knowledge Exchange and Research Administrative Assistant -Temporary to Permanent

We are urgently seeking a Knowledge Exchange and Research Administrative Assistant to support research activities within an academic department at our university. This role is crucial for managing administrative processes and facilitating communication with key stakeholders and funding bodies, ensuring the efficient operation of the academic unit and contributing to the success of research initiatives.

• Manage administrative processes and workflows related to knowledge exchange and research projects, grants, and funding applications.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of research proposals, grant applications, and progress reports to funding bodies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of research activities, budgets, and expenditures.
• Provide administrative support for the organization of knowledge exchange and research-related events, conferences, and meetings.
• Facilitate effective communication between academic departments, external research partners, and funding agencies.

• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in using online project management tools and familiarity with IT systems.
• Experience in managing research and knowledge exchange budgets and projects.
• Strategic oversight, including experience in preparing reports and supporting the allocation of resources.
• Report preparation and analysis, with the ability to provide periodic reports against annual institutional Key Performance Indicators associated with knowledge exchange and research.
• Data analysis and evaluation skills, with proficiency in conducting data analysis and evaluating research and knowledge exchange activities to assess their impact.
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft products and DTP packages.
• Finance and budget management skills.
• An understanding of Knowledge Exchange is essential.
• Organised, with good communication skills and adherence to processes.

• Opportunity to work in a small and friendly team of approximately 15 members.
• Engage with innovative research and knowledge exchange initiatives.
• Contribute to the success of academic research within a leading university.

This is a temporary to permanent opportunity and the selection process will include a 15-minute telephone screen next week, followed by a 45-minute onsite interview. 

Please apply now if you have worked in the higher education sector and have strong senior administration skills.