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Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence InstituteCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in university administration and research management, with a strong focus on strategic relationship management, compliance, and process optimization. Proficient in leading teams, managing complex stakeholder interactions, and integrating environmental responsibility into institutional practices.
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University Administration ExperienceResearch ManagementTeam LeadershipBilingual Proficiency in French and EnglishStakeholder Engagement
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage strategic and foundational relationships with Mila’s partner academic institutions, including monitoring and managing affiliation agreements
- Orchestrate the full lifecycle of Mila faculty membership, from institutional recruitment through evaluation and renewal
- Establish and optimize administrative processes that facilitate the onboarding of faculty members
- Plan, organize, and provide strategic follow-up for meetings of Mila’s Scientific Advisory Board
- Prepare agendas and briefing materials, and ensure the implementation of Board decisions
- Facilitate the flow of information between scientific bodies and other stakeholders
- Supervise and guide the team responsible for major research programs, including CIFAR Chairs
- Serve as a subject-matter expert and escalation point to ensure compliance, reporting, and process optimization for funding programs
- Lead and manage the team responsible for the institutional sustainability strategy
- Support the integration of environmental responsibility principles and best environmental practices into the research ecosystem and operations
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in university administration or research management
- Demonstrated experience managing personnel and leading teams of professionals or managers
- Master’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and significant professional experience
- Understanding of the academic research and innovation ecosystem
- Collaborative leadership, strong ability to synthesize information, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in an extremely agile and rapidly evolving environment
- Strong analytical skills, exceptional organizational abilities, and the ability to manage complex processes involving multiple stakeholders
- Strong political acumen and diplomacy, with a demonstrated ability to engage with, influence, and build trusting relationships with decision-making bodies
- Excellent command of French and English, both spoken and written; English is essential for regular interaction with the English-speaking network, stakeholders, and academic community
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive group insurance plan (health, dental, disability, life, travel insurance, and supplemental benefits)
- Employee and family assistance program
- Access to telemedicine services
- Vacation policy providing a minimum of 20 vacation days from the date of hire
- Retirement savings plan with a 4% employer contribution
- Generous flexible spending allowance to personalize benefits, including lifestyle credits, enhanced insurance coverage, additional vacation days, and an increased employer contribution to the retirement plan
- Flexible schedule, summer hours, and telework opportunities
- Workplace in the heart of Little Italy, in the Mile Ex neighbourhood, close to public transit
- A team of experts in their respective fields
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment
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Hard Skills
Compliance ManagementProcess OptimizationStrategic PlanningAgendas PreparationResearch Program Supervision
Soft Skills
Collaborative LeadershipAnalytical SkillsOrganizational AbilitiesPolitical AcumenDiplomacy
Certifications & Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Relevant Field
Industry Keywords
Academic Research EcosystemInstitutional Sustainability StrategyEnvironmental Responsibility PrinciplesAffiliation AgreementsScientific Advisory Board