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Finance & Grants Manager, Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships
University at Buffalo
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Posted: 01-May-25
Location: Buffalo, New York
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 6187441
Finance & Grants Manager, Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships
Position Information
Position Title: Finance & Grants Manager, Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships
Department: Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/56937
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
UBs Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships (BEP) is seeking a Finance & Grants Manager to work with members of the Business and Entrepreneurship (BEP) leadership team to achieve BEPs mission by supporting grant management and budgeting. The Manager will report to the Senior Finance & Grants Manager but also work directly with the Senior Associate Vice President for Economic Development.
The Manager will be part of a team that manages all funding and grants to BEP, including various sponsored awards, and support the human resources (HR) activities of the unit. This position requires the ability to manage financial and HR activity across multiple funding sources, interpreting regulations and various sponsor guidelines, and an understanding of HR concepts and university policies.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Manager will be part of a team that manages all funding and grants to BEP, including various sponsored awards, and support the human resources (HR) activities of the unit. This position requires the ability to manage financial and HR activity across multiple funding sources, interpreting regulations and various sponsor guidelines, and an understanding of HR concepts and university policies.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage BEP financial management across all funding sources, strategically aligning available funding with expenses.
- Provide regular updates to unit leaders and the AVP on the status of expenditures and budgets to aid in financial projections.
- Advise BEP leadership on university policies and procedures related to financial management, sponsored research guidelines, and human resource management.
- Manage financial reporting to external sponsors and act as a liaison between sponsoring agencies and various University at Buffalo (UB) offices.
- Create processes and procedures to create efficiencies in financial management and procurement.
- Support BEP units and Centers of Excellence with project management and procurement as needed.
- Work directly with vendors and develop vendor business relationships.
- Manage allocations and eligibility of expenses which requires a hands-on role in all levels of procurement and human resources management.
- Manage the hiring of new staff, including working with unit leaders and HR to create position descriptions and positions, schedule interviews, and manage the hiring and on-boarding process.
- Support the operations and administration of Baird Research Park and the Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences (CBLS) as needed.
- Assist with special projects and unit initiatives, as required.
- This position may supervise junior level staff or student(s) as needed.
We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Please visit our Careers page.
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 applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree and 3 (three) years of experience in financial management and/or sponsored research administration, preferably in an academic setting
- This requirement may be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the capability of communicating effectively with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with HR functions
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$68,000 - $75,000
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Steven Shepler
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Finance & Grants Manager
Contact's Email: shepler2@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-2990
Posting Dates
Posted: 04/30/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 06/16/2025
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About University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is SUNY’s most comprehensive public research university, and an outstanding place to work. UB amplifies ambition for faculty and staff by offering endless possibilities to achieve more. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. Dedicated staff and engaged faculty collaborate to further knowl¬edge and understanding, and develop tenacious graduates who are valued for their talents and their impact on global society.
UB is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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