Contracts Manager, Sponsored Projects Services

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo seeks a Contracts Manager for Sponsored Projects Services to review, draft, negotiate, and finalize research contracts and related agreements in alignment with Research Foundation and university requirements. The role involves cross-unit collaboration to support negotiation and administration of contracts in compliance with policies and procedures.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ experience and strong MS Office skills; JD preferred, with 3+

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years’ progressive experience in professional setting.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of contracts and related agreements, while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and applicable laws.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, legal counsel, compliance offices, and external partners to gather information and documents to facilitate contract negotiation and execution.
• Conduct thorough contract analysis to identify potential risks and issues and provide recommendations for mitigation.
• Offer input on contract language and institutional risk, referring legal questions to appropriate counsel.
• Stay apprised of evolving compliance regulations and incorporate those into future agreements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Contract drafting & negotiation

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Contracts Manager, Sponsored Projects Services

Position Title Contracts Manager, Sponsored Projects Services

SPS is seeking a Contracts Manager to review and negotiate research contracts and related agreements. This position is responsible for learning Research Foundation and University requirements regarding terms and conditions and the approval process.

The Contracts Manager will manage a diverse portfolio of research agreement revisions, working independently with minimal oversight, and will work collaboratively across university units to support the negotiation and administration of research contracts in compliance with institutional policies and procedures. This position must also be able to work collaboratively within SPS and be an effective team member to further the efficiencies and capabilities of the office.

Responsibilities include:

• Review, draft, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of contracts, including research contracts and related agreements, while ensuring compliance with institutional policies, Research Foundation policies, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, legal counsel, compliance offices, and external partners to gather necessary information and documents to facilitate contract negotiation and execution.
• Conduct thorough contract analysis to identify potential risks and issues and provide recommendations for mitigation strategies.
• Offer input on contract language and institutional risk, referring legal questions to appropriate counsel.
• Stay apprised of evolving compliance regulations and incorporate those into future agreements.

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The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years’ progressive experience in professional setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• JD preferred
• 3 or more years of experience substantively drafting and negotiating the terms and conditions of contracts.
• Proficiency in Adobe Pro.
• Experience in higher education setting is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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Driving Requirements

Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range $80,000 - $87,500

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

North Campus

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Stacey Brown

Contact's Pronouns

she/her/hers

Contact's Title

HR Assistant

Contact's Phone

716-645-4492

Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 04/14/2026

Date to be filled

References

Number of references required

3

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UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].