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Title: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Job Advertisements for Research Funding Managers-Related Positions in Australian Universities
Language: English
Authors: Olanrewaju A. Wilhelm, Olumide A. Odeyemi
Source: Journal of Research Administration. 2025 56(2):41-51.
Availability: Society of Research Administrators International. 500 North Washington Street Suite 300, Falls Church, VA 22046. Tel: 703-741-0140; Fax: 703-741-0142; e-mail: membership@srainternational.org; Web site: https://www.srainternational.org/resources/journal
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 11
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Universities, Employment Opportunities, Advertising, Research Administration, Administrators, Finance Occupations, Job Skills
Geographic Terms: Australia
ISSN: 1539-1590
Abstract: Research funding managers require diverse knowledge, skills, and experience to provide excellent research support services. This study aims to identify the topmost critical knowledge, skills, and experience required of a research funding manager in higher education in Australia. A qualitative content analysis of the job descriptions of research manager positions in Australia was conducted. A total of 51 research funding managers' positions were advertised within the study period. Most of the positions (92.2%) were advertised as full-time positions, and continuing positions (58.8%). Twenty-three major skills (soft and hard skills) were identified. The most required skills are communication, interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving and analytical, and organization and planning, while 11 core knowledge areas were required. The most required knowledge areas are funding schemes, contract management, research landscape, funding and institutional regulations. A total of 17 areas of experience were identified. The most required experience includes grant management and administration, research grant system, leadership, management and project management. It was also concluded that a research funding manager must know about funding schemes, contract management, research landscape, regulations of a tertiary institution environment and grant development while experience in contract management, research grant system and project management are also germane.
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Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1491696
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