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Post-Award Specialist
University at Buffalo


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Date Posted Mar. 17, 2025
Title Post-Award Specialist
University University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY, United States
Department Sponsored Projects Services
Application Deadline 12/30/2025
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Professional Staff
  • Finance/Investment Management
 
 


Post-Award Specialist



Position Information

Position Title: Post-Award Specialist
Department: Sponsored Research Administration
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/54948
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

Sponsored Projects Services (SPS) within the Vice President for Research and Economic Development division at the State University of New York at Buffalo is seeking a Post-Award Specialist. The Post-Award Specialist ensures accurate and compliant financial management of sponsored awards by reviewing research-related transactions, advising finance and award managers on allowable charges, overseeing approvals, assisting with reconciliations, and managing award closeouts. This role also provides guidance to Human Resources (HR) and financial transaction processors, supporting adherence to university policies and sponsor requirements.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Review and approve sponsored project-related HR and financial transactions for accuracy, compliance, and allowability under award terms, sponsor guidelines, and university policies.
  • Provide guidance and serve as a resource to finance/award managers and HR/financial processors on allowable research charges, helping them to be proactive with the PIs needs and minimize issues.
  • Assist in maintaining accurate transaction records for audit purposes.
  • Collaborate with finance/award managers and stakeholders to meet all financial obligations before award closeout.
  • Stay informed of updates in sponsor guidelines and university policies, communicating relevant changes to award managers and stakeholders.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to streamline transaction review and approval processes, enhancing efficiency and compliance.

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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as business, finance, public administration, plus 2 years technical or administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
  • Strong math skills
  • Excellent customer service skills


Salary Range
$61,000 - $66,000

Special Instructions Summary


Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Stacey Brown
Contact's Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact's Title: HR Assistant
Contact's Email: sabrown7@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-4492

Posting Dates

Posted: 12/30/2024
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled:




 
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