Research Development Coordinator-New Brunswick Innovation Foundation
The Chapman Group
Fredericton, NB
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Job Details:
The New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) is an independent, non profit corporation that supports the development of innovation. We work to expand the innovation capacity of New Brunswick by investing in applied research and innovative, growth companies that impact the provincial economy.
Reporting to the Director of Research, we are seeking a Research Development Coordinator to join our team. We anticipate that the coordinator's time will be split approximately 80% on research-related administration and data analysis, and 20% on general communications and events. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn and grow with NBIF as we work to help entrepreneurs and researchers take their ideas further.
Through managing our funding process, the coordinator will help us communicate key messages to internal and external stakeholders and foster innovation across New Brunswick.
This role is a 12 month term based in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Assist the research team in award administration processes, including managing applications, coordinating review and compiling results
- Review and draft communication materials, including notices of decisions, stakeholder communications and press releases
- Help with the organization and execution of events, conferences, and training sessions.
- Maintain internal NBIF database, including the data entry process
- Analyze NBIF's results and activities and use creativity & data analysis skills to find meaningful trends and indicators
- Create impactful, data driven reports for external stakeholders
- Other tasks as needed to support NBIF's research and venture capital activities
Written and spoken proficiency in English
- Written and spoken proficiency in French is desirable
- An ability to interpret complicated technical information and pull out key points
- Excellent communication and presenting skills
Working proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
- A talent for analyzing data and identifying trends
- Knowledge of database management would be an asset
- A passion for Innovation and a desire to learn is a must.
