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Post-Award Specialist

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Post-Award Specialist
Classification Title Administrative Staff Assistant II
Department Sponsored Research Administration
Posting Number R240291
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/54948
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Job 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.


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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 sabrown7@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-4492
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

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
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    • Student
    • No Current Employment Affiliation
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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents