Job ID: 251000

Post-Award Specialist

University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

  • Dec. 31, 2024
 
  • Post-Award Specialist
  • Sponsored Research Administration
  • University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
    Buffalo, NY
 
  • Open until filled
  • Available immediately
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  • Professional Staff
  • Research/Technical/Laboratory
    Fiscal Services
 
 
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 applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

 
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