Student Research & Education Coordinator (Education)

TL;DR

Student Research & Education Coordinator (Education): Facilitating and promoting co-curricular research and scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Medicine with an accent on program implementation and student support. Focus on managing awards programs, coordinating research skills training, and maintaining stakeholder relationships to enhance the student learning environment.

Location: Hybrid (Minimum 2 days on site in Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Salary: $5,526.42 - $7,941.25 CAD Monthly

Company

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world.

What you will do

• Manage internal awards programs, including determining eligibility, managing adjudication committees, and processing payments.
• Coordinate the hirify.global Medical Journal and collaborate with communication teams to promote student research.
• Develop and deliver research-skills training workshops for undergraduate students.
• Advise students and faculty on research policies, regulations, and available funding opportunities.
• Create and maintain databases of research projects and funding resources, as well as related web content.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, student-led groups, and Research Ethics Boards.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of two years' experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be based in or able to work on-site in Vancouver, BC for at least 2 days per week.
• Demonstrated commitment to enhancing awareness and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Nice to have

• Experience conducting independent research projects or managing research programs.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to work under pressure with critical deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing and public speaking.
• Proficiency in MS Office, database programs, and internet applications.