Proposal Budget Specialist

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year
2024-2025

Position Title
Proposal Budget Specialist

Classification Title
Administrative Staff Assistant II

Department
Sponsored Research Administration

Posting Number
R240290

Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/54949

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 Proposal Budget Specialist . The Proposal Budget Specialist supports the proposal and project management process by developing and overseeing accurate, compliant budgets for sponsored projects. This role ensures adherence to funding guidelines, assists PIs and project teams in budget preparation both pre- and post-award as necessary. The Proposal Budget Specialist will also contribute to maintaining consistency in process in accordance with university and sponsor policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create detailed budgets for sponsored proposals and budget consistency.
• Interpret and apply budget guidelines according to university and sponsor-specific policies.
• Act as a point of contact for clarifying budget policies with sponsors and responding to inquiries on budget items.
• Work closely with Proposal and Project Managers, PIs, and administrative staff to provide guidance on budget creation, adjustment processes, and policy compliance.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline budgeting process, enhancing efficiency and compliance.
• Administrative responsibilities in support of pre- and post-award activities.

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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 and 2 years’ technical or administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel
• Strong math skills for developing and managing budgets
• Ability to work in a diverse, deadline-driven environment
• Attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy

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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