Personnel Transaction Specialist, Sponsored Projects
Services
Position Information
Position Title: Personnel Transaction Specialist, Sponsored
Projects Services
Department: Sponsored Research Administration
Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9748874"">https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63761
Job Type: Full-Time
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 seeking a
Personnel
Transaction Specialist. This role oversees the
facilitation and processing of various personnel transactions for
staff, faculty, and students involved in sponsored awards funded by
the Research Foundation. The Personnel Transaction Specialist also
ensures compliance with institutional policies and sponsor
regulations while supporting a smooth administrative process.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the
following:
- Facilitate and process personnel transactions, including new
appointments, reappointments, and terminations for personnel
supported on sponsored funds
Facilitate and process faculty effort, graduate student tuition
remission, and other personnel-related activities for sponsored
funds
Coordinate the workflow to ensure that transactions are entered
accurately and with sufficient documentation
Serve as a liaison between university decanal unit, human
resources, payroll and other administrative offices
Provide guidance to faculty and research administrators on
personnel policies, procedures, and best practices
Assist in developing training materials on personnel
transaction processes
Identify and make recommendations for process improvements to
enhance efficiency
Learn more:
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 in a related field and 2 years' related
experience, or an equivalent combination of education and
experience
- Proficiency in various computer applications and software
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and document
preparation
- Ability to work independently on directed projects
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong math skills
- Excellent customer service skills
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$52,000 - $58,955
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Stacey Brown
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: HR Specialist
Contact's Email: sabrown7@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-4492
Posting Dates
Posted: 08/06/2026
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled:
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