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Job ID: 254838

Program Administrator
University at Buffalo


Date Posted Mar. 24, 2025
Title Program Administrator
University University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY, United States
Department Center for Urban Studies
Application Deadline 03/24/2026
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Professional Staff
  • Grant Writer/Technical Writer
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    Research/Technical/Laboratory
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Program Administrator, Center for Urban Studies



Position Information

Position Title: Program Administrator, Center for Urban Studies
Department: Community Health Equity Research Institute
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/56372
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Program Administrator will work closely with the Director to manage the day-to-day activities of the Center for Urban Studies. The incumbent will work with Center leadership, UB faculty and community partners in research planning, organizing educational and other events hosted by the Center, providing timely content for the Center website, and working with research teams in planning, designing and writing grant proposals related to urban and community development. The position requires independent judgment and initiative, as well as communication with faculty and community stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Administer the day-to-day activities of the Center for Urban Studies, e.g. appoint and oversee graduate assistants and student employees, calendar support for the Center Director, financial/grants management, etc.
    • Coordinate educational and research planning meetings, including Institute annual meetings, speaker series, selected grant planning meetings, Steering Committee meetings, Board meetings, etc.
    • Lead neighborhood development projects and research teams to advance Center goals and impact.
    • Develop and strengthen the Centers partnership network by building and maintaining relationships with organizations, community groups, and individuals, and identifies opportunity for collaboration.
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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 relevant field plus 1 year of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in academic, business, non-profit, etc. administration
  • Experience interacting with community organizations and/or community members
  • Highly organized and flexible, must be able to multi-task and adjust with changing priorities.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduate degree in relevant field.
  • Familiarity and knowledge of budgets and tracking accounts.
  • Familiarity with communication strategies, including websites and social media
  • Experience in grant and contract administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


Salary Range
$60,000 - $70,000

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Sarah Koss
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: HR & Finance Assistant
Contact's Email: srkoss@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-0312

Posting Dates

Posted: 03/24/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled:











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