Search for University Jobs in Staff & Non-Managerial Professionals

Job ID: 255586

Personnel Transaction Specialist, Sponsored Projects Services
University at Buffalo


Apply for this Job »
Date Posted Apr. 9, 2025
Title Personnel Transaction Specialist, Sponsored Projects Services
University University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY, United States
Department
Application Deadline 04/09/2026
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Professional Staff
  • Finance/Investment Management
    Administrative Support/Services
 
 


Personnel Transaction Specialist, Sponsored Projects Services



Position Information

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
Learn more:
 
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

Contact Information

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

Posting Dates

Posted: 04/09/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled:











jeid-d45c20fde6ec74458016e3672e244b15

 
Please reference AcademicKeys.com in your cover letter when
applying for or inquiring about this job announcement.
 
Apply for this Job »
 

Contact Information

 
Please see the job description for contact details
pertaining to this university job announcement.

 

Refer this job to a friend or colleague!


New Search | Previous