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Research Administrator

Employer
University at Buffalo
Location
New York, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Oct 21, 2021

Job Details

Position Summary

The Department of Electrical Engineering (EE) at UB’s School of Engineering & Applied Sciences ( SEAS ) is seeking a state-funded Research Administrator to assist faculty in managing their research administration activities. Responsibilities include:
  • Provide project management, fiscal management, and editorial support to the department and all active/prospective Principal Investigators (PIs) for proposals/grants.
  • Comprehensively manage research proposals from pre-submission, including budget preparations and editorial support, to post-award, including student appointments, management of funds, etc.
  • Provide support to all research initiatives within the department and must work closely with faculty while also interfacing with Sponsored Programs and various funding agencies as needed to meet all deadlines and ensure the proper prioritization of tasks.
  • Other duties as assigned.

The incumbent must be able to balance multiple submissions, as well as other project management tasks simultaneously while meeting all appropriate deadlines and timeframes.
We are particularly looking for candidates that can operate effectively in a diverse community of students and faculty and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required and one year of project management and fiscal management required.

The incumbent must be familiar with creating and maintaining project budgets, managing projects from end to end, and taking initiative to meet deadlines while balancing multiple projects and priorities. Excellent writing and communication skills are required. Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in business, accounting or educational administration preferred. Direct experience with proposal writing/editing, proposal submission process, post-award management and reporting also preferred. Experience in building and working with databases preferred.
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Company

University at Buffalo

UB is New York’s largest public university, one of America’s leading research universities and a flagship in the SUNY system.

UB is a top 40 university in a top city in which to attend college, and with more than 1,300 acres across three unique campuses, there is always something new to explore. Regular shuttle service takes students between North Campus and South Campus, and the Downtown Campus is easily accessible by Metro Rail

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