- Job ID: SUPP-PT-24/25-005
- Location: Kingston, with Tri-Campus Responsibilities
- Deadline: July 17, 2024
- Job Type: Support
- Start Date: Immediately
- Position End Date: March 31, 2028
- Department: Innovation and Business Engagement
- Number of Positions: 1
Position Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director of Research and External Innovation and with operational oversight and guidance from the Research Services Officer and Industry Liaison, the Capstone Project Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing internal research capstone-related processes. This includes managing relationships with St. Lawrence College (SLC) faculty and external industry contacts, tracking and reporting on capstone activity, and providing expert support and advice to faculty and industry contacts. The aim of this position is to increase opportunities for SLC students to undertake research projects focused on external collaborator’s problems.
The Capstone Project Coordinator is accountable for expanding applied research activity and bringing real world problems into the classroom at SLC. This role focuses primarily on increasing industry-focused capstone research in applied sciences, technology, and trades programs, but processes developed will be applicable College-wide. In addition to working with industry and faculty to identify, scope, and support research projects for capstone courses, the Capstone Project Coordinator will work with industry, faculty, and SLC’s Industry Liaison to identify opportunities for future principal investigator-led applied research projects.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A minimum of a 3-year diploma/degree in project management, science, technology, trades.
A minimum of 3 years recent experience with research in a post-secondary environment; relationship management, experience with work integrated learning.
Other Required Qualifications:
- Project tracking and monitoring skills to ensure planning is on track and all required activities and documents are completed in a timely manner.
- Ability to plan and work within the constraints of academic timelines.
- Time management, follow through, attention to detail, and communication skills.
- Relationship development skills.
- Ability to develop, implement, and oversee internal processes for courses, faculty, and students conducting a capstone project with an external collaborator. Processes must follow internal policies and procedures and external regulatory requirements.
- Ability to develop resources, materials and requirements for capstone projects with external partners.
- Ability to support the identification, vetting, and on-boarding of external collaborators.
- Ability to clarify potential collaborator needs and triage opportunities to the appropriate program, department, or course.
- Experience with and knowledge of college research.
Physical/Work Environment Essential Requirements:
The successful incumbent must have the ability to report to the work location and work temporarily from a remote location with reliable internet access, as approved by the College and in accordance with the college’s Telework Policy.
Salary & Terms
- Support Group: Pay Band G
- Hours per week: 35
- Start Rate: $32.42/hour
- Position End Date: March 31, 2028
- Posted Date: July 11, 2024
- Closing Date: July 17, 2024 (4:00 p.m.)
DOCUMENTS
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THIS IS A TERM BARGAINING UNIT POSITION: INITIATIVES AND OPPORTUNITIES
This competition will be processed in accordance with College policy, the Academic and Support Staff Collective Agreements. In addition to comparing candidates’ qualifications and experience to the listed technical skills, education, work experience, and personal characteristics (values, attitudes, motivation, and performance), the seniority of Bargaining Unit members will be considered. If the search extends beyond the Bargaining Unit, consideration will be given to accumulated service with the College.
St. Lawrence College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity. St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. SLC provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Belonging, People and Culture at employ@sl.on.ca. To obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position related documents in an alternate format please contact employ@sl.on.ca and our Talent Management Consultants will address your requests for accommodation confidentially.
This job opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.