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

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
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

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