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University at Buffalo · 7 hours ago

Proposal & Project Manager, Sponsored Projects Services

Buffalo, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The University at Buffalo is searching for a Proposal & Project Manager within the Sponsored Projects Services division. This role is pivotal in supporting researchers with grant and contract applications, requiring strong project management, communication, and analytical skills.

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Responsibilities

Independently oversee and manage university research funding proposal requests from initiation to completion including organization of all resource materials and compliance with internal and external requirements, including deadlines

Autonomously managing a portfolio, collaborating with various researchers and funding agencies

Excel in coordinating with research administration colleagues, other internal research administration offices, external sponsors, and research teams from across the University to ensure seamless communication and alignment of objectives

Analyze federal, industry, and non-profit sponsor funding opportunities and ensure funding proposals align with external sponsor and internal UB budget requirements

Ensure institutional compliance with federal, state, agency and other applicable governing regulations, policies and procedures concerning sponsored research

Demonstrate a commitment to staying informed and up to date with sponsor and university policies, guidelines, and procedures. This includes a proactive approach to ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations, and the ability to incorporate any changes into daily operations seamlessly

Work in close partnership with the budget specialist to review and coordinate budget and the budget justification ensuring it supports the project objective

Proficiently coordinates multiple projects simultaneously with a focus on prioritization

Successfully manages tasks autonomously, meeting tight deadlines, and ensuring project success

Exhibits analytical skills in evaluating data related to funding opportunities and project performance

Prepares comprehensive reports to inform decision-making processes and enhance project outcomes

Qualification

Data AnalysisProject ManagementCommunicationStakeholder ManagementTime ManagementService OrientationProblem SolvingRelationship Building

Required

Hands-on support to the University's researchers in completing grant and contract applications for sponsored projects

Serve as the principal research administrative resource and contact between investigators, external agencies, and internal offices

Excel in time management and possess robust communication skills

Maintain composure in dynamic, high-pressure situations

Proficient problem-solving abilities

Handle a variety of projects and requests within tight deadlines

Agile, self-motivated individual who can manage a consistent workload effectively

Independently oversee and manage university research funding proposal requests from initiation to completion

Organize all resource materials and compliance with internal and external requirements, including deadlines

Autonomously manage a portfolio, collaborating with various researchers and funding agencies

Coordinate with research administration colleagues, other internal research administration offices, external sponsors, and research teams

Analyze federal, industry, and non-profit sponsor funding opportunities

Ensure funding proposals align with external sponsor and internal UB budget requirements

Ensure institutional compliance with federal, state, agency and other applicable governing regulations, policies and procedures

Demonstrate a commitment to staying informed and up to date with sponsor and university policies, guidelines, and procedures

Work in close partnership with the budget specialist to review and coordinate budget and the budget justification

Preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information

Maintains positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders through clear and effective communication

Commits to internal and external customer service and satisfaction

Adaptable in approach to meet the specific needs of researchers, funding agencies, and internal offices

Proficiently coordinates multiple projects simultaneously with a focus on prioritization

Successfully manages tasks autonomously, meeting tight deadlines, and ensuring project success

Exhibits analytical skills in evaluating data related to funding opportunities and project performance

Prepares comprehensive reports to inform decision-making processes and enhance project outcomes

Company

University at Buffalo

University at Buffalo is a premier, research-intensive public university and a member of the Association of American Universities It is a sub-organization of The State University of New York.

Founded in 1846