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University at Buffalo

Proposal & Project Manager, Sponsored Projects Services

🇺🇸 Buffalo, NY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $63K - $70K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ December 24th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The Research Foundation is hiring a Proposal & Project Manager, Sponsored Projects Services. This role manages university research funding proposals from initiation to completion, coordinates communication among researchers, sponsors, and internal offices, and ensures compliance with relevant regulations and budget requirements.

Highlights

  • Manage research funding proposal requests independently from start to finish, ensuring compliance with deadlines and requirements.

  • Collaborate with researchers, funding agencies, and various internal and external stakeholders to coordinate projects.

  • Analyze federal, industry, and non-profit funding opportunities to align proposals with sponsor and university budget rules.

  • Ensure institutional compliance with federal, state, and agency policies on sponsored research.

  • Partner with budget specialists to review and coordinate project budgets and justifications.

  • Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills and build positive relationships with stakeholders.

  • Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines autonomously.

  • Analyze data related to funding opportunities and project performance and prepare comprehensive reports.

  • Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office required; skilled in navigating business systems.

  • Compensation range is $62,500 to $70,000 annually; requires a bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience or equivalent combination.