In July 2023, URCA became part of the European Alliance INVEST– INnoVations for rEgional SusTainability, focused on sustainable regional development, innovative pedagogy, and new training programs.
At the Department of External Relations and International Development (DREDI), we implement the internationalization policy of the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, which revolves around 4 major axes:
• Facilitating European and international mobility of students, researchers, and administrative staff;
• Developing scientific cooperation with foreign universities;
• Pursuing an active policy of institutional partnerships;
• Ensuring dynamic communication targeting international audiences and encouraging incoming and outgoing mobility.
The INVEST Center of Excellence for RD&I Manager (M/F) will be part of the European University team, in close collaboration with the Vice-President for INVEST and under the supervision of the INVEST team manager.
The INVEST Center of Excellence for RD&I Manager (M/F) primary objective is to coordinate the completion of the six tasks outlined in Work Package 6 in cooperation with consortium members and other partners.
This objective is divided into several missions, which may evolve according to the alliance's needs:
Mission 1: Management and Monitoring of WP6
Monitor the tasks and steps necessary for the progress of WP6, ensure the implementation of the action plan as defined in the project, and assist in the preparation and drafting of deliverables to the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, in collaboration with the local coordinator URCA and the INVEST URCA project manager;
Monitor WP expenses, control their allocation and execution, respecting the deadlines of the project's various stages;
Track monitoring and evaluation indicators for all WP tasks;
Ensure communication and synergies with other Work Packages (lifelong learning, doctoral, research, capacity building, Living Labs, joint supervision, micro-certifications, online platforms, dissemination, etc.).
Mission 2: Organize the operation of the Center of Excellence
Organize the governance bodies of the Center: meetings of councils and organs, draft invitations and minutes, prepare agendas, collect information from members and stakeholders, disseminate content;
Plan and organize Center-related events: periodic meetings, workshops, conferences, in collaboration with the INVEST communication and events officer;
Manage the logistical, administrative, financial, and scientific aspects of hosting and traveling for Center members;
Manage the members of scientific teams, center governance, and partners: create and maintain a database of members in connection with the WP7 related task;
Maintain relations with other structures and partners.
Mission 3: Manage the Center of Excellence's Research Program
Establish procedures for Center actions and draft calls;
Promote the program and its actions within the Center, URCA, and other partners and associates;
Support the search for co-financing for actions.
Mission 4: Scientific Animation and Communication within and outside the Center of Excellence
Rally and animate the research teams created for each Center's research priority;
Propose internal and external communication actions to promote the Center of Excellence, its research teams, and its developed themes and projects;
Populate the Center's platform and the dedicated INVEST institutional website section (in collaboration with the University of Thessaly, site administrator).
Special Constraints
• Regular travel within France and abroad
• May be required to work flexible hours according to needs
Knowledge
Master’s degree / PhD encouraged
Knowledge of French and European research systems
Minimum 3 years of experience, including some in an international environment
Experience in the research field
Mastery of legal, administrative, and financial mechanisms related to research structuring
Proficiency in English language: C1
Proficiency in French language: B2
Project management methodology
Operational Skills
Diplomacy
Team leadership
Ability to determine indicators and develop dashboards
Teamwork
Mastering and exploiting information systems and office tools
Ability to write documents (reports, summaries…)
Communication and reporting skills
Behavioral Skills
Reactivity Diplomacy
Excellent interpersonal skills
Adaptability
Versatility and broad-mindedness
Recruitment condition
Executive position
Full-time
Fixed-term contract available as soon as possible until 31/08/2026
Salary Conditions
Remuneration based on experience
Full time position with an attractive package including:
Access to university services: sports, culture and events, language learning
Participation to transportation costs (public / sustainable transportation)
Possibility of home office (1 to 2 days per week)
Flexible working hours
43 days off/ year
Contribution to supplementary health insurance
Application Deadline: July 3th, 2024
Expected start date on Monday 26 August 2024
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