What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post-Award Administrator position at University at Buffalo?
Sponsored Projects Services (SPS) within the Vice President for Research and Economic Development (VPRED) division at the State University of New York at Buffalo is searching for a Post-Award Administrator. This position is responsible for the non-financial management of awarded sponsored projects, ensuring compliance with university and sponsor regulations throughout the lifecycle of the project. This role serves as a key liaison between the university’s research community and external sponsors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Thoroughly examine notice of awards to ensure they align with university policies and sponsor requirements.
- Initiate and manage the setup of new sponsored accounts upon award confirmation, overseeing non-financial post-award activities, including project establishment, documentation, and compliance monitoring.
- Conduct training sessions for university decanal units on post-award non-financial processes and ensure compliance with both internal policies and sponsor requirements.
- Collaborate with university decanal units and stakeholders to ensure seamless project management, protocol adherence, and timely communication of project changes.
- Facilitate administrative actions for sponsor prior approval activity.
- Serve as the designated point of contact with sponsors for the submission of final reports and non-financial closeout documents as the authorized institutional representative.
- Resolve complex post-award issues by leveraging deep knowledge of sponsor-side requirements, acting as a problem solver and solution finder to ensure compliance and project continuity.
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. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about the great benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer.
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 and 4 years of experience in public or business administration or similar role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to work in a diverse, deadline-driven environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of federal government agencies and budget processes
- Grant writing and/or administration experience
- Experience in planning, leading, documenting, and managing projects
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$75,000 - $80,000
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
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No
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Salary : $75,000 - $80,000
