Research Administration Director

4 weeks ago


Buffalo, New York, United States TalentRise, An Aleron Company Full time
Director of Research Administration

TalentRise, An Aleron Company, is seeking a highly skilled Director of Research Administration to join our team at the University of Buffalo.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and supervising a team of professionals in efficiently handling grant proposals, financial management, compliance, and reporting processes. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong organizational abilities, and be a proven leader to drive excellence and support the institution's research initiatives effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and supervise staff handling pre- and post-award activities for sponsored projects.
  • Collect and analyze data for operational planning and strategic decision-making.
  • Ensure compliance with service level agreements and facilitate conflict resolution with faculty.
  • Collaborate with central Sponsored Research Administration and other university units as needed.
  • Manage internal grant and award programs in coordination with the Associate Dean for Research.
  • Oversee staff performance, professional development, workload management, and adherence to policies and procedures with a focus on efficiency and best practices.
  • Serve as a representative leader for your college/school in university-wide projects and initiatives, contributing to ongoing efforts to enhance processes, operations, and overall customer service.

About the University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system. We are recognized for our excellence and our impact. 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.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
  • Five years of experience in research administration, grants management, or closely related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Ability to perform financial analysis and customized reporting; excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills including the ability to understand, interpret, and apply policies and regulations and provide guidance and recommendations to others.
  • Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheets and databases in financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree preferred; experience in higher education and research settings, effectively working alongside faculty, staff, and students. Additionally, possession of a Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential is highly valued.

Salary Range:

$105,000 - $125,000



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