Provides executive administrative support to the Vice-President (Research), manages schedule, and acts as the main office contact with internal and external stakeholders. Oversees the overall operation of the Office of the Vice-President (Research), including office budget, human resource administration, organization of office events, and serving as secretary to internal advisory boards chaired by the Vice-President (Research), Research Advisory Board (RAB), and Research Computing Advisory Board (RCAG).

Leads project management and planning for the University of Guelph’s Food From Thought Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) grant. Institutional research grant management, planning and reporting.

Oversees communications and marketing projects for the Office of the Vice-President (Research) and the Office of Research Services including research publications, Research Alerts, social media, liaising with college and central communicators, and event planning and support.  Manages a team of SPARK writers.  

Overall operational leadership and managerial oversight of the University of Guelph’s Food From Thought Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) grant. Institutional research grant management, planning and reporting.