Position Title: Personnel Transaction Specialist, Sponsored Projects Services Department: Sponsored Research Administration Posting Link:https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/56631 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 Personnel Transaction Specialist. This role oversees the facilitation and processing of various personnel transactions for staff, faculty, and students involved in sponsored awards funded by the Research Foundation. The Personnel Transaction Specialist also ensures compliance with institutional policies and sponsor regulations while supporting a smooth administrative process.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Facilitate and process personnel transactions, including new appointments, reappointments, and terminations for personnel supported on sponsored funds
Facilitate and process faculty effort, graduate student tuition remission, and other personnel-related activities for sponsored funds
Coordinate the workflow to ensure that transactions are entered accurately and with sufficient documentation
Serve as a liaison between university decanal unit, human resources, payroll and other administrative offices
Provide guidance to faculty and research administrators on personnel policies, procedures, and best practices
Assist in developing training materials on personnel transaction processes
Identify and make recommendations for process improvements to enhance efficiency
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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 related field and 2 years related experience, or an 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
Salary Range $52,000 - $58,955
Is a background check required for this posting? No
