Position Title: Research Grant Coordinator, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Posting Number: R230217

Employer: Research Foundation

Salary Range: $45,000 - $64,000

FTE: 1.00

Position Summary:

• Provide direct project management for faculty research grant submissions, acting as a liaison between faculty, SPPS Research Administration Team, Sponsored Projects Services, and other universities and organizations
• Assist with the development of budgets and budget justifications which include reviewing the budget for inconsistencies, ensuring accuracy with budgets, obtaining SPS review and approval.
• Assist in the development of non-technical documents including review, editing, and completion of various federal and non-federal packages.
• Assist principal investigators with CLICK and Grants.gov application submissions.

• Perform principal investigators (PI) account reconciliations and assist in the management of budget, forecasting, personnel allocation, and carryover determination in coordination with SPS and sponsor guidelines.
• Monitor end dates for grants and track PI effort.
• Coordinate with principal investigators to ensure compliance with grant guidelines and effect changes as required.
• Monitor budget, reporting and compliance timelines through the lifecycle of the grant or contract.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field and up to 2 years related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including verbal and written, with an ability to communicate and operate effectively in diverse community of students and faculty.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple grant/contract submissions and other responsibilities to ensure deadlines and timeframes are met.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, flexibility, strong work ethic, an ability to work independently and exercise good judgement, and follow through.
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a higher education and research settings, working with faculty, staff, and students
• Experience in post award management of federal and investigator-initiated research grants
• Experience with University at Buffalo policies and procedures.
• Experience with University at Buffalo systems (CLICK, ShopBlue E-Req, E-PTF)
• Certified in CITI training that includes, Good Clinical Practice, Biomedical Research, HIPAA, IRB, and IACUC

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

Quicklink for Posting: 45068

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