Grants Manager

University at Buffalo
June 13, 2023
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Offerd Salary:$50,000-$55,000
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Position Information

Fiscal Year 2022-2023

Position Title Grants Manager Classification Title Project Staff Assistant Department Microbiology and Immunology Posting Number R230120 Posting Link https: // www. ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/42290 Employer Research Foundation Position Type RF Professional Type Full-Time Appointment Term Salary Grade E.99

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Position Summary

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, is seeking to fill the essential role of Grants Manager. In this role you will be responsible for your portfolio of grant-funded faculty by:

Financial Support

  • Maintaining detailed account reconciliations for Research Foundation funds
  • Processing spending orders/receivers, including investigating any discrepancies between anticipated costs vs invoiced amounts
  • Developing financial reports and forecasts including personnel allocation and carryover determination in coordination with SPS and sponsor guidelines
  • Calculating salary recovery
  • Monitoring end dates for grants including extension and at-risk end dates
  • Creating purchase orders and service contracts
  • Reviewing and approving spending for Concur Expense Reports
  • Monitoring and maintaining account of spending on startup accounts
  • HR Support

  • Managing lab personnel including posting jobs, submitting hiring proposals, and onboarding new employees
  • Processing appointments and reappointments of lab staff
  • Completing cost transfer forms
  • Submitting visa applications
  • Serving as liaison between lab staff and HR, as well as between faculty and UB business offices
  • This unique position will also support the Witebsky Center for Microbial

    Pathogenesis and Immunology ( WCMPI ).

  • Maintaining detailed financial records for all WCMPI accounts (State Operating, IFR, UB Foundation, and Research Foundation funds)
  • Preparing purchase orders and service contracts
  • Planning two annual meetings sponsored by the WCMPI:
  • Selecting location and catering for each meeting, working with appropriate regional hotels/conference centers
  • Identifying and contacting additional internal and external sponsors
  • Arranging travel and honoraria for guest lecturers
  • Managing publicity such as printing of posters, invitations, programs, and bulk mailings
  • Collecting attendee fees
  • Maintaining center website in collaboration with appropriate Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Communication offices
  • Preparing annual WCMPI report
  • Outstanding Benefits Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

    About The University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

    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.

    Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Two years of experience in related field
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite
  • Detail-oriented individual with excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Ability to effectively manage competing priorities
  • Self-directed professional who demonstrates a commitment to learning new skills
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with UB Systems
  • Physical Demands Salary Range $50,000-$55,000 Work Hours

    37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday

    Campus Downtown Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification

    Contact Information

    Contact's Name Caroline Golach

    Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Assistant to the Chair Contact's Email [email protected] Contact's Phone 716-829-2993

    Posting Dates

    Posted 04/27/2023

    Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled

    References

    Number of references required 3

    Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant

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  • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
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  • State Professional
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