Posting DetailsPosition Information
Fiscal Year Position Title Post-Award Administrator, Sponsored Projects Services
Classification Title Contract and Grant Specialist I
Department Sponsored Projects Services
Posting Number R260161
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64658
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment TermSalary Grade E.5
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.
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
Our University CommunityPhysical DemandsDriving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range $80,000 - $85,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours 37.5 hours per week
Campus North Campus
Posting AlertsSpecial Instructions SummaryIs a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check NotificationContact 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 Open Until Filled
Date to be filledReferences
Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff DateInstructions to Applicant 
