Post-Award Administrator, Sponsored Projects Services

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University at Buffalo is seeking a Post-Award Administrator for Sponsored Projects Services to oversee non-financial post-award activities and compliance throughout project lifecycles. This role acts as a liaison between the research community and external sponsors, ensuring adherence to university and sponsor regulations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least four years in public or business administration, plus strong communication and documentation skills.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree plus 4 years in public or business administration or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail with high accuracy.
• Ability to work in a diverse, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Authorized to work in the United States by start date; sponsorship not guaranteed.

Responsabilidades

• Thoroughly examine notices of awards to ensure alignment with policies and sponsor requirements.
• Initiate and manage setup of new sponsored accounts; oversee non-financial post-award activities.
• Conduct training on post-award non-financial processes and compliance.
• Collaborate with research administration and stakeholders for project management and protocol adherence.
• Facilitate administrative actions for sponsor prior approval activity.
• Serve as contact with sponsors for final reports and closeout documents.
• Resolve complex post-award issues ensuring compliance and continuity.

Conocimientos

Strong written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Work authorization (US)

Educación

Bachelor's degree

4+ years in public/business administration

Master's degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Post-Award Administrator, Sponsored Projects Services

Position Information

Position Title: Post-Award Administrator, Sponsored ProjectsServices

Department: Sponsored Projects Services

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9883671

https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64658

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

SponsoredProjects Services (SPS) within the Research,Innovation, and Economic Development division at theState University of New York at Buffalo is searching for aPost-Award Administrator. This position isresponsible for the non-financial management of awarded sponsoredprojects, ensuring compliance with university and sponsorregulations throughout the lifecycle of the project. This roleserves as a key liaison between the university's research communityand external sponsors.

Key Responsibilities

• Thoroughly examine notice of awards to ensure they align withuniversity policies and sponsor requirements.
• Initiate and manage the setup of new sponsored accounts uponaward confirmation, overseeing non-financial post-award activities,including project establishment, documentation, and compliancemonitoring.
• Conduct training sessions on post-award non-financial processesand ensure compliance with both internal policies and sponsorrequirements.
• Collaborate with research administration colleagues and otheruniversity stakeholders to ensure seamless project management,protocol adherence, and timely communication of projectchanges.
• Facilitate administrative actions for sponsor prior approvalactivity.
• Serve as the designated point of contact with sponsors for thesubmission of final reports and non-financial closeout documents asthe authorized institutional representative.
• Resolve complex post-award issues by leveraging deep knowledgeof sponsor-side requirements, acting as a problem solver andsolution finder to ensure compliance and project continuity.

Learn more:

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-beingand success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience in public orbusiness administration or similar role, or an equivalentcombination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to work with a high degreeof accuracy
• Ability to work in a diverse, deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States bytheir start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee thatit will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining workauthorization

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred
• Knowledge of federal government agencies and budgetprocesses
• Grant writing and/or administration experience
• Experience in planning, leading, documenting, and managingprojects

Salary Range

$80,000 - $85,000

Background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Stacey Brown

Contact's Pronouns: She/her/hers

Contact's Title: HR Specialist

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 10/07/2026