Research Support Administrator Job at University at Buffalo
The
Department of Community Health and Health Behavior (
CHHB
) is seeking a
Research Support Administrator. In this role, the Research Support Administrator will support two federal training programs and other grant related projects in the department. The training programs provide financial (tuition, fees, and related expenses) to support trainees in the graduate public health programs (MPH, doctoral) and postdoctoral fellows.
Post-award responsibilities include:
Post-award responsibilities include:
- Student Services Support: Process tuition scholarships, fee payments, and health insurance coverage for students and postdoctoral fellows supported by grants.
- Complete federal quarterly progress reports as well as annual scope of work updates for training grants.
- Oversight of grant budgets: Facilitate requests for account backstopping, no-cost extensions, and other administrative coordination. Maintain compliance and internal controls.
- Review expenses for allowability and allocation of charges. Reconcile charges and perform budget projections.
- Assist faculty in the interpretation of policies and information requests, including preparation of annual reports and renewals. Serve as a liaison to Sponsored Projects Services.
- Manage personnel appointments, procurement, and travel reimbursements.
- Monitor student extracurricular activities
SPHHP offers programs at every degree level and is the home to departments of biostatistics, community health and health behavior, epidemiology and environmental health, exercise and nutrition sciences, and rehabilitation science. It is one of only a few schools across the country that includes both health-related professions and public health. It has a diverse student body which it is actively engaged in supporting. The School has an energetic equity, diversity and inclusion council and provides professional development opportunities in inclusive pedagogy and other equity-related issues. Faculty and students engage in research and community activities designed to improve the health of populations, communities, and individuals. Faculty in the School also engage with the University at Buffalo Community Health Equity Research Institute. Visit UB Jobs to view other available positions in the SPHHP. For more information about the school, visit www.sphhp.buffalo.edu .
The University at Buffalo (UB) is a research-intensive institution, the largest and most comprehensive of the campuses of the State University of New York (SUNY) with over 30,000 students and 1,600 full-time faculty. Opportunities exist for interdisciplinary collaboration both within SPHHP and UB and with other outstanding research centers in the region. As the flagship university in the SUNY system, UB is ranked in the top 35 public universities by U.S. News and World Reports and has been a member of the elite Association of American Universities (AAU) for over 25 years. The University has a comprehensive equity, diversity and inclusion strategic plan and leadership dedicated to actualizing this plan at the vice-provost level and across all schools. It has launched a focused effort to hire more faculty of color.
Buffalo is the second-largest city in New York State (NYS) and is located in the western region on the shores of Lake Erie, upriver of the majestic Niagara Falls. NYS is a welcoming region with strong support for human rights and access to a full range of health care. Western New York is an ideal place to live and work. Buffalo – the City of Good Neighbors – is a big city with a rapidly growing economy, vital academic health sciences center, outstanding public schools, and modest cost of living. Buffalo-Niagara, a region of 1.2 million people, is home to world-class art galleries and museums, a comprehensive city-wide system of parks and green space designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, a vibrant theater and music community, and major and minor league sports teams. These are just a few of the wide array of cultural and recreational elements that make Buffalo a great place to work, study and live. For more information, please see: http://www.buffalo.edu/about_ub/the-buffalo-niagara-region.html
Outstanding Benefits Package
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.
- Three years of professional experience in business administration, research administration, grants management, or related field.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills including the ability to understand, interpret, and apply policies and regulations and provide guidance and recommendations to others. Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with diverse populations.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and proactively follow up on issues without direction.
- Proficiency with the MS Office suite.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be an adept problem-solver who is able to independently manage competing demands and changing guidance under strict deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s or doctoral degree
- 4 years of experience in research administration and grants management.
- Experience with eRA Commons, HRSA EHB and other similar systems
- Experience in higher education or research settings, working with faculty, staff, and students.
- Experience with University at Buffalo policies, procedures, and systems (e.g., Concur, HUB, SIRI, RF SUNY Reporting.
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$50,000 - $70,000
Work Hours
37.5 hours
Monday – Friday
Monday – Friday
Campus
South Campus
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