Sponsored Projects Personnel Transactions Specialist

Clay Today; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Personnel Transaction Specialist in Sponsored Projects Services to oversee personnel transactions for staff, faculty, and students on sponsored awards. The role ensures compliance with institutional policies and sponsor regulations while supporting smooth administrative processes.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with related experience and strong data-entry, interpersonal, and numeric skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2 years' related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in various computer applications and software
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and document preparation
• Ability to work independently on directed projects
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong math skills
• Excellent customer service skills

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

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

2 years' related experience or equivalent

Tools

Computer software proficiency

Job description

University at Buffalo is seeking a Personnel Transaction Specialist in Sponsored Projects Services to oversee personnel transactions for staff, faculty, and students on sponsored awards. The role ensures compliance with institutional policies and sponsor regulations while supporting smooth administrative processes.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with related experience and strong data-entry, interpersonal, and numeric skills.