Date Posted: 09/09/2025
Req ID: 45123
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Political Science
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number: 00058643
Description:
About us:
The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.
The Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto Scarborough consist of award-winning faculty who combine active and productive research programs with teaching innovation and excellence. Many of the Faculty’s expertise extend well beyond Canada to cover all regions of the globe. All our programs focus on teaching the core skills of critical thinking, qualitative and quantitative research methods and analysis, and excellence in writing. We also recognize the benefits of co-operative education and offer co-op programs closely aligned with various fields of studies. The programs are designed to intrigue and satisfy students’ curiosity, to nourish their mind, and to equip students to become effective citizens of the global community.
This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence).
Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.
Your opportunity:
The Political Accountability, Transparency, and Representation Oversight Network (PATRON), an interdisciplinary collaboration of academics and journalists committed to enhancing the quality, transparency, and accessibility of public data in Canada, based at the University of Toronto and University of Toronto Scarborough, seeks an experienced and dynamic Research Partnerships Officer. This role will report to the Principal Investigator, coordinate closely with the Principal Investigator (Prof. Christopher Cochrane) and co-Investigator (Prof. Rohan Alexander) to lead project management ensuring alignment with project goals, assist in project budgeting, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring adherence to financial targets and serve as a primary liaison with project partners, overseeing partner agreements, subgrants, and reporting to government and funding agencies. The role will also plan and provide logistical support for project-related events, workshops, and seminars, demonstrating resilience and effectiveness in deadline-driven environments and contribute actively to grant writing and funding proposal efforts.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
- Delivering presentations to promote programs, opportunities and/or initiatives
- Researching and recommending new opportunities for external collaborations and partnerships
- Conducting detailed analysis of grant application policy to maximize research funding
- Developing project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables and reporting
- Writing and editing targeted communications to support strategic initiatives
- Administering accounts in accordance with funding terms and conditions
- Monitoring, recording, reconciling and/or reporting on funding accounts for grants and contracts
Essential Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Political Science or a related field, or acceptable combination of equivalent experience. Completion of PhD would be highly preferred.
- Minimum five years of research project planning and/or research administration, including a demonstrated track record of successfully securing research funding with a deep knowledge of the Canadian political science and political finance sector.
- Must have previous involvement in managing interdisciplinary or collaborative projects, particularly in journalism, political science, public policy, or related fields.
- Significant experience with grant writing and familiarity with government funding processes.
- Strong grasp of project management fundamentals with demonstrated experience leading projects that includes managing project resources, engaging diverse stakeholders, establishing milestones and communicating project deliverables and status.
- Experience managing registration and the logistics of both in-person and virtual meetings/webinars using software such as Zoom and Teams.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources and stakeholders.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure and meet competing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suites (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.
Assets (Nonessential):
- PhD in political science or related field is a highly preferred asset.
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Accountable
- Diplomatic
- Efficient
- Organized
- Team player
Notes: This is a 2-year term position till October 2027.
Closing Date: 09/23/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 15 -- $97,348. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $124,491. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
