"Program Assistant, Clinical and Translation Research Center"

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Program Assistant, Clinical and Translation Research Center

Position Information

Position Title: Program Assistant, Clinical and Translation Research Center
Department: Clinical and Translation Research Center
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59838
Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and its Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) represent a large NIH infrastructure grant to support clinical and translational research at the University at Buffalo (UB) and the Buffalo Translational Consortium (BTC) partner institutions under the leadership of the Director of the CTSI. The CTSI Program Coordinator is a full-time professional position who will:

The Program Coordinator will provide support to the CTSI Director and Chief Operating Officer related to:

• Semi-annual reporting process regarding clinical and translational research with 10 CTSI cores/programs, including follow up as necessary with faculty/staff about the reports, formatting of report templates, compiling data submitted into summary reports (both internal and external), templates and/or graphic presentations. These responsibilities are essential to the evaluation of CTSI program measures and reporting of outcomes to funders and other stakeholders via the annual research performance progress report.
• Scheduling meetings of committees and working groups, collecting and distributing data and materials related to the activities of the committees working groups.
• Preparing, revising and organizing documents and data to be incorporated into grant applications to federal and other granting agencies.
• Coordination of logistics for annual external advisory committee meeting and annual forum, including preparation of associated informational materials and management of registrations
• Coordinate and interact with CTSI-affiliated faculty and staff, and the offices of faculty and leaders in the institutions that comprise the Buffalo Translational Consortium.
• Attend and participate in CTSI staff meetings and relevant evaluation-focused meetings; make occasional trips related to CTSI activities.
• Assist with preparation of reports.
• Anticipate what needs to be done and initiate action towards that goal.

Learn more:

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

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
• At least 3 years of experience working on major projects or programs involving external sponsors

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant discipline
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data
• Proficiency with telecommunication applications
• Experience working with federal awards
• Experience working in research and/or in an academic setting
• Experience with project and/or program evaluation

Salary Range
$63,000 - $67,000

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Erin Danna-Bailey
Contact's Title: Chief Financial Officer Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Contact's Email: eedb@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-829-2272

Posting Dates

Posted: 11/04/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 12/13/2025