Job Details

University at Buffalo
  • Position Number: 9748868
  • Location: Buffalo, United States
  • Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts


Personnel Transaction Specialist, Sponsored Projects Services

Position Information

Position Title: Personnel Transaction Specialist, Sponsored Projects Services
Department: Sponsored Research Administration
Posting Link: <a href=""https://apptrkr.com/9748868"">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

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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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