QO.1.8.E, Coordinator of Research and Development Studies

Position Description |

This is a senior academic administrative position under the supervision of the
Director of the Institute. The Coordinator of Research and Development Studies

- will be expected to provide leadership to ensure that the objectives of O.1.S.E.
are reflected in all research and development programs of the Institute. In |
consultation with the Coordinator of Field) Development and Department Chairmen, |
the Coordinator will identify research and|development needs and will assist and
encourage staff members to undertake studies in response to these needs.

Specifically, this will involve:

“ identifying research and development priorities for the Institute;
- providing leadership in stimulating and facilitating the research
and development activities of Institute staff;

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establishing procedures to allocate funds in support of the
research and development activities of Institute staff;

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= | _ monitoring and evaluating the research and development activities
j of O.1. S. E. personnel;
- | directing the external funding activities of the Institute, including

negotiations with granting agencies (provincial and federal govern-
ment departments, private foundations, etc.), administration of .
financial matters, and supervision of activities leading to the
completion and dissemination of results of externally funded studies; |
- administering and supervising the personnel and financial matters | |
pertaining directly to the Office of the Coordinator of Research and
Development; the Coordinator's central office staff consists of 11
individuals including the Assistant Coordinator; |

- | participating with other Institute personnel in the development of
programs which help to integrate the field development, research
and development, and graduate studies activities of O.I.S.E.;

- representing the Director and the Board of Governors where required
in external and internal matters concerning the Institute’ 8 research
and development programs;

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- performing other functions normally associated with central admin-

istration in institutions of higher education. |

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