Pre-Award Administrator, Sponsored Projects Services

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 Pre-Award Administrator. This role includes periodic and thorough review of proposals, budget oversight, and acting as the institutional representative for pre-award sponsored activities. The position will also involve disseminating best practices, mentoring, and consulting with research administration colleagues to ensure consistency and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough reviews of proposals to identify potential issues with the budget and other components, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines.
• After proposal submission, collaborate with research administration colleagues to address sponsor-requested revised budgets, Just-In-Time (JIT) requests, and provide other materials as needed.
• Serve as the official representative of the institution for pre-award activities, communicating with sponsors and external entities as necessary.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team, providing guidance and acting as a resource for other research administration staff.
• Promote best practices, provide expert guidance, and deliver training on sponsor requirements, compliance, and pre-award functions for staff and faculty.
• Lead functional meetings to ensure clear communication and collaboration among stakeholders and support consistent adherence to administration protocols outside of formal training through mentorship.
• Oversee registration and updates in sponsor systems as an authorized user, keep stakeholders informed on sponsor changes, compliance, and guidelines, and maintain budget templates and spreadsheets with up-to-date financial data, including fringe benefits and tuition rates.
  
  

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The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.