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Post-Award Administrator, Sponsored Projects Services
Post-Award Administrator, Sponsored Projects Services
Position Information
Position Title: Post-Award Administrator, Sponsored Projects Services
Department: Sponsored Projects Services
Posting Link: <a href=""https://apptrkr.com/9883676"">https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64658
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
Sponsored Projects Services (SPS) within the Research, Innovation, and Economic Development division at the State University of New York at Buffalo is searching for a Post-Award Administrator. This position is responsible for the non-financial management of awarded sponsored projects, ensuring compliance with university and sponsor regulations throughout the lifecycle of the project. This role serves as a key liaison between the university's research community and external sponsors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Thoroughly examine notice of awards to ensure they align with university policies and sponsor requirements.
- Initiate and manage the setup of new sponsored accounts upon award confirmation, overseeing non-financial post-award activities, including project establishment, documentation, and compliance monitoring.
- Conduct training sessions on post-award non-financial processes and ensure compliance with both internal policies and sponsor requirements.
- Collaborate with research administration colleagues and other university stakeholders to ensure seamless project management, protocol adherence, and timely communication of project changes.
- Facilitate administrative actions for sponsor prior approval activity.
- Serve as the designated point of contact with sponsors for the submission of final reports and non-financial closeout documents as the authorized institutional representative.
- Resolve complex post-award issues by leveraging deep knowledge of sponsor-side requirements, acting as a problem solver and solution finder to ensure compliance and project continuity.
Learn more:
- Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
- Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.
The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience in public or business administration or similar role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to work in a diverse, deadline-driven environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work authorization
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree preferred
- Knowledge of federal government agencies and budget processes
- Grant writing and/or administration experience
- Experience in planning, leading, documenting, and managing projects
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$80,000 - $85,000
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 Specialist
Contact's Email: sabrown7@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-4492
Posting Dates
Posted: 10/07/2026
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled:
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