Proposal Budget Specialist, Sponsored Projects Services

State University of New York at Buffalo; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

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Job summary

State University of New York at Buffalo invites applications for a Proposal Budget Specialist in Sponsored Projects Services. The role focuses on developing compliant budgets for sponsored proposals and post-award support. You’ll guide PIs and staff on budget creation, adjustments, and policy compliance.

Located on the North Campus, the position offers 37.5 hours per week and an AA/EOE commitment. Salary ranges from $63,000 to $68,000 with full benefits and opportunity to contribute to

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
• Ability to work in a diverse, deadline-driven environment
• Attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work authorization

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 & 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

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Adobe

Budgeting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Budgeting software

Job description

Proposal Budget Specialist, Sponsored Projects Services

Position Title Proposal Budget Specialist, Sponsored Projects Services

Sponsored Projects Services ( SPS ) within the Research, Innovation, 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 & 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 / Affinit… 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
• Ability to work in a diverse, deadline-driven environment
• Attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work authorization

This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

$63,000 - $68,000

Additional Salary Information

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

Contact Information

Contact's Name Stacey Brown

Contact's Pronouns She/Her

Contact's Title HR Specialist

Contact's Email

Contact's Phone [phone]

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].