Sponsored Projects Post-Award Specialist

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Work authorization (US)

Education

Bachelor's degree

4+ years in public/business administration

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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.