Sponsored Projects Pre-Award Specialist

University at Buffalo; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Pre-Award Administrator in Sponsored Projects Services to review proposals, oversee budgets, and represent pre-award activities. You will mentor colleagues, ensure compliance, and disseminate best practices across research administration.

The role focuses on collaboration with sponsors and internal teams to maintain accurate, updated financial data. The position emphasizes strong communication, detail orientation, and the ability to work in a deadline-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience in public or business administration or similar role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with high accuracy.
• Ability to work in a diverse, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough reviews of proposals to identify budget issues and ensure sponsor guidelines compliance.
• Collaborate post-submission to address revised budgets and JIT requests.
• Serve as the official representative for pre-award activities with sponsors and external entities.
• Mentor and consult with research administration staff to promote best practices.
• Lead meetings, maintain sponsor systems, and manage budget templates with current data.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communicatie

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a diverse, deadline

Education

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

University at Buffalo is seeking a Pre-Award Administrator in Sponsored Projects Services to review proposals, oversee budgets, and represent pre-award activities. You will mentor colleagues, ensure compliance, and disseminate best practices across research administration.

The role focuses on collaboration with sponsors and internal teams to maintain accurate, updated financial data. The position emphasizes strong communication, detail orientation, and the ability to work in a deadline-driven