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Finance and Grants Manager

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title Finance and Grants Manager
Classification Title Project Staff Associate (Non-exempt)
Department Institute for Artificial Intelligence & Data Sciences
Posting Number R230283
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/46872
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Type As assigned
Appointment Term
Salary Grade N/E.99
Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (IAD) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and detail-oriented, Finance and Grants Manager. The incumbent will manage pre and post-award activities for various sponsored awards for IAD including the NSF National AI Institute for Exceptional Education.

Key responsibilities include:
  • A lead role in pre and post-award activities for the UB IAD and NSF AI Institute awards, planning and implementing the budget for the UB IAD and NSF AI Institute awards, as well as related grants. This includes planning and implementing project budgets and involves a wide variety of collaborations with UB Faculty and external faculty and other collaborators as well as sponsors.
  • Managing grant-related appointments for students, postdocs, summer faculty positions, etc.
  • Assisting with IRB paperwork and sub-award-related communications
  • Managing allocations and eligibility of expenses which requires a hands-on role in all levels of procurement and human resources management.
  • Managing reporting and compliance timelines throughout the lifecycle of the grant or contract.
  • Managing procurement for IAD related projects on varying funding sources.
  • Assisting with special projects and unit initiatives, as required.


Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.
Note: This position may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

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 with at least three years of fiscal management and administrative experience, preferably in an academic setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • The individual should possess strong interpersonal communication and critical-thinking skills, as well as an ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment involving complex administrative processes.
  • A strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is essential, in addition to excellent project management and supervisory skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience with University at Buffalo fiscal management and administrative procedures or other formal grant/contract administration roles.
  • Experience with UB business systems and policies.
Physical Demands
Salary Range $55,000 - $65,000 (full time rate)
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
Determined upon hire based on FTE 
Campus North Campus
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Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information

Contact's Name Virginia Stever
Contact's Pronouns sher/her/hers
Contact's Title Administrative Director
Contact's Email vastever@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-2477
Posting Dates

Posted 12/05/2023
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 02/15/2024
References

Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents