Sponsored Projects Personnel Transactions Specialist

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

Job summary

University at Buffalo seeks a Personnel Transaction Specialist within Sponsored Projects Services to oversee personnel transactions for staff, faculty, and students involved in sponsored awards. You will ensure compliance with institutional policies and sponsor regulations while supporting smooth administrative processes.

The role emphasizes handling appointments, reappointments, terminations, and related activities with attention to documentation and stakeholder guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2 years' related experience, or 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 for staff, faculty, and students on sponsored funds
• Manage faculty effort, graduate student tuition remission, and other personnel activities on sponsored funds
• Coordinate workflow to ensure transactions are entered accurately with documentation
• Serve as liaison between decanal units, HR, payroll and other offices
• Provide guidance on personnel policies, procedures, and best practices
• Assist in developing training materials on personnel transaction processes
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency

Skills

Detail orientation

Interpersonal skills

Math proficiency

Customer service

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

General computer applications

Job description

University at Buffalo seeks a Personnel Transaction Specialist within Sponsored Projects Services to oversee personnel transactions for staff, faculty, and students involved in sponsored awards. You will ensure compliance with institutional policies and sponsor regulations while supporting smooth administrative processes.

The role emphasizes handling appointments, reappointments, terminations, and related activities with attention to documentation and stakeholder guidance.