A Qualitative Content Analysis of Job Advertisements for Research Funding Managers-Related Positions in Australian Universities
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| Title: | A Qualitative Content Analysis of Job Advertisements for Research Funding Managers-Related Positions in Australian Universities |
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| 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. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1491696 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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