Sponsored Funds Personnel Transactions Specialist

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Personnel Transaction Specialist within the SPS group of the Research, Innovation, and Economic Development division. This role oversees the facilitation and processing of personnel transactions for staff, faculty, and students involved in sponsored awards funded by the Research Foundation.

The position emphasizes compliance with institutional policies and sponsor regulations while supporting a smooth administrative process.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and process personnel transactions, including new appointments, reappointments, and terminations for personnel supported on sponsored funds
• Facilitate and process faculty effort, graduate student tuition remission, and other personnel-related activities for sponsored funds
• Coordinate the workflow to ensure that transactions are entered accurately and with sufficient documentation
• Serve as a liaison between university decanal unit, human resources, payroll and other administrative offices
• Provide guidance to faculty and research administrators on personnel policies, procedures, and best practices
• Assist in developing training materials on personnel transaction processes
• Identify and make recommendations for process improvements to enhance efficiency

Job description

University at Buffalo is seeking a Personnel Transaction Specialist within the SPS group of the Research, Innovation, and Economic Development division. This role oversees the facilitation and processing of personnel transactions for staff, faculty, and students involved in sponsored awards funded by the Research Foundation.

The position emphasizes compliance with institutional policies and sponsor regulations while supporting a smooth administrative process.