Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Position Title Post-Award Specialist Classification Title Administrative Staff Assistant II Department Sponsored Research Administration Posting Number R240291 Posting Link Employer Research Foundation Position Type RF Professional Type Full-Time Appointment Term Salary Grade E.2
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
Sponsored Projects Services (SPS) within the Vice President for Research and Economic Development division at the State University of New York at Buffalo is seeking a Post-Award Specialist. The Post-Award Specialist ensures accurate and compliant financial management of sponsored awards by reviewing research-related transactions, advising finance and award managers on allowable charges, overseeing approvals, assisting with reconciliations, and managing award closeouts. This role also provides guidance to Human Resources (HR) and financial transaction processors, supporting adherence to university policies and sponsor requirements.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Review and approve sponsored project-related HR and financial transactions for accuracy, compliance, and allowability under award terms, sponsor guidelines, and university policies.
* Provide guidance and serve as a resource to finance/award managers and HR/financial processors on allowable research charges, helping them to be proactive with the PIs needs and minimize issues.
* Assist in maintaining accurate transaction records for audit purposes.
* Collaborate with finance/award managers and stakeholders to meet all financial obligations before award closeout.
* Stay informed of updates in sponsor guidelines and university policies, communicating relevant changes to award managers and stakeholders.
* Identify and implement opportunities to streamline transaction review and approval processes, enhancing efficiency and compliance.
Learn more:
* Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
* Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business, finance, public administration, plus 2 years' technical or administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
* Attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
* Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
* Strong math skills
* Excellent customer service skills
Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Salary Range $61,000 - $66,000 Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. Work Hours
37.5 hours per week
Campus As Assigned Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Stacey Brown Contact's Pronouns she/her/hers Contact's Title HR Assistant Contact's Email ...@buffalo.edu Contact's Phone 716-###-####
Posting Dates
Posted 12/30/2024 Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled
References
Number of references required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant