Research and Innovation Initiatives Officer (2025-MP-26)

POSITION TITLE:  Research and Innovation Initiatives Officer*

DEPARTMENT:  Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation

SALARY RANGE:  $88,106 to $100,120

*Temporary vacancy for approximately one year.

The University of Windsor is situated on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations: the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomie. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits – les détroits – of Detroit.

WHO WE ARE:  
The University of Windsor (the University or UWindsor) is a globally relevant, regionally focused University that welcomes over 16,000 students in a range of comprehensive and research-intensive graduate and undergraduate programs. The University consists of eight academic faculties, which include Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Human Kinetics; Education; Law; Engineering; Nursing; and Business. The UWindsor campus is home to a medical program offered by Western University's Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. The University employs a passionate and dedicated faculty and staff, numbering approximately 2,500, of whom approximately 600 are tenured or tenure-track faculty.

The University's unique position on an international border between Canada and the United States has contributed to its identity as a diverse university community providing rich cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities for faculty and students. The University is a key player in a wide range of distinctive industrial, entrepreneurial, and cultural activities throughout the City of Windsor and Essex County, and in an evolving network of international academic and industrial partnerships.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  
The Research and Innovation (RI) Initiatives Officer supports the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (VPRI) in advancing the University of Windsor's research and innovation mandate and strategy. The Officer collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to lead and support research strategic plan and initiatives, policy development and governance, large research and innovation initiatives including the review and support of the research institutes. The officer uses strong analytical skills with experience using data tools for reporting and decision support and performance tracking.  In addition, the officer will lead capacity development and reputation building activities, resource planning, and institutional reporting, with a strong emphasis on inclusive excellence and emerging priorities in the national and global research and innovation landscape. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Officer manages multifaceted institutional projects and contributes to enhancing the University's research impact, reputation, and community engagement for research, scholarship, and creative activity.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will have:
•    Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., data science, public policy, education, science/engineering, social sciences); PhD or equivalent experience preferred.
•    Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a research-intensive institution or higher education environment.
•    Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and coordinating across diverse stakeholder groups.
•    Proven ability in policy research, development, and governance processes.
•    Strong analytical skills with experience using data tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) for reporting, visualization, and decision support.
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills, including drafting of policy documents, reports, and presentations.
•    Strong organizational, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
•    Ability to exercise discretion, diplomacy, and sound judgment in handling sensitive matters.

Since 1963, the University of Windsor has been a forward-looking community that comes together to study, to learn, to teach, and to serve. Our symbol is the bridge; our vista is cross-border; our commitment is local; and our impact is global. We are a dynamic, inclusive community of higher learning with roots going back more than 160 years and with a future full of promise.

In pursuit of the University's commitment to employment equity, members from the designated groups including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.  

If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Talent & Workforce Team ). Should you require further information on accommodation, please visit the website of the Office of Human Rights, Conflict Resolution and Mediation (OHRCRM).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in the University of Windsor, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Applications submitted through employment agencies will not be considered.