Grants Specialist, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year
2022-2023

Position Title
Grants Specialist, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Classification Title
Project Staff Associate

Department
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Posting Number
R230126

Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/42380

Employer
Research Foundation

Position Type
RF Professional

Type
Full-Time

Appointment Term

Salary Grade
E.99

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

Exciting opportunity for a Grants Specialist in the UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences ( SPPS ). This position will be a key part of the infrastructure for external grants and other sponsored research activities in the SPPS . The Grants Specialist will work as a member of the Research Administration Team in SPPS and will serve as liaison between the SPPS faculty, Sponsored Projects Services ( SPS ), internal and external stakeholders. The Grant Specialist will be an active member of research teams and will provide administrative support to pre and post award activities of the school’s faculty.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide pre award support to SPPS faculty and staff with grant and/or subcontract proposals, which may include:
  • provide direct support to faculty to facilitate proposal submissions, including the ability to interpret and apply sponsor and university guidelines, acting as a liaison between faculty, Sponsored Projects Services, and other universities and organizations
  • manage the development of budgets and budget justifications which include proofing the budget for inconsistencies, ensuring accuracy with budgets, obtaining SPS review and approval.
  • assist in the development of non-technical documents including research development, review, editing, and completion of various federal and non-federal packages.
  • advise and assist principal investigators with CLICK and Grants.gov application submissions.
    
    
• Provide post award management to SPPS faculty and staff with grants and/or subcontracts, including detailed reconciliation of assigned project budget with consideration for allocability and allowability of charges that may include:
  • perform principal investigators (PI) account reconciliations including management of budget, forecasting, personnel allocation, and carryover determination in coordination with SPS and sponsor guidelines.
  • monitor end dates for grants and track PI effort.
  • coordinate with principal investigators to ensure compliance with grant guidelines and effect changes as required.
  • manage budget, reporting and compliance timelines through the lifecycle of the grant or contract.

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 .

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 in an appropriate field and at least three years of specifically related administrative experience to projects or programs involving external sponsors
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including verbal and written, with an ability to communicate and operate effectively in diverse community of students and faculty.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple grant/contract submissions and other responsibilities to ensure deadlines and timeframes are met.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, flexibility, strong work ethic, an ability to work independently and exercise good judgement, and follow through.
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a higher education and research settings, working with faculty, staff, and students
• Experience in post award management of federal and investigator-initiated research grants
• Experience with University at Buffalo policies and procedures.
• Experience with University at Buffalo systems ( CLICK, ShopBlue E-Req, E- PTF,)
• Working accounting skills for budget and active grant reviews
• Certified Research Administrator ( CRA Credential)
• Certified in CITI training that includes, Good Clinical Practice, Biomedical Research, HIPAA, and animal research certification

Physical Demands

Salary Range
$60,000 - $72,000

Additional Salary Information

Work Hours

Monday – Friday

Campus
South Campus

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes

Background Check Notification
For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information

Contact's Name
Rachel Poole

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title
HR Specialist

Contact's Email
repoole@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-645-6042

Posting Dates

Posted
05/02/2023

Deadline for applicants
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled
07/01/2023

References

Number of references required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

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