Research & Innovation Officer

Department: Office of Research, Innovation
Job family: Administration
Division: President
Job family: Administration
Reports to: Vice President of Research, Innovation & Graduate Studies

The Research and Innovation Officer is responsible for providing support for
the management of internal & external research projects and for the daily
functioning of the Office of Research in coordination with the Manager for
Research Administration. She/he is responsible for management and oversight to
day-to-day operations of research programs

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
* Handles administrative services regarding day to day operations and procedures for conducting research at Alfaisal University to maintain efficient operational excellence.
* Contributes to development of research operational plan, policies, procedures, plans and projects, to allow the University to achieve its overall organizational objectives.
* Provides information, prepares grants profiles in a timely manner and helps in obtaining complete and accurate research management administration data at all stages of the grant life cycle.
* Keeps guidance to new faculty on research submission process and all electronic submission systems and their procedures to uphold institutional quality.
* Monitors progress of projects to ensure deadlines are met, and reviews completed tasks to ensure that necessary changes are made.
* Processes payments of supplier invoices according to the University's financial rules in collaboration with Finance and Accounting department to maintain proficient operational excellence.
* Works in partnership with Office staff to ensure that relevant systems and records are updated in a timely and accurate manner to offer a high standard of service.
* Facilitate help to students who like to conduct research with outside institutions.
* Maintains filling system of internal and external research projects for both hard copy and soft copy and office records accurately.
* Performs all other duties in a professional, effective, and confidential manner.
* Performs all other related duties as required or assigned by manager.

Qualifications And Competencies

Education/Certificates
Bachelor 's Degree in Business Administration, Information Management or
equivalent from an accredited institute (Essential).
Professional Experience
Minimum of two (‎2) years ' experience working in Educational, Research
institution or related field (Desirable).