Dear Colleagues,

The Research Foundation of SUNY is actively recruiting for a full-time
Account Establishment Specialist in the Office of Sponsored Programs.  A
detailed job description is listed below.  To apply, visit the Research
Foundation website www.rfsuny.org or click on the link below.

http://rfsuny.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=20144

Job ID: SPS-116

Job Location:  Albany, New York

Full Time Position

Job Description:
Function & Scope

Responsible for the administrative and analytical management of the
sponsored program awards for assigned centralized campus locations.
Responsibilities include interpreting sponsor guidelines, monitoring
activities, assistance to the Contract & Grant Specialists in the
processing of awards; contracts, reports and billing requirements and
assistance to the campus on status of sponsored program activity.

Responsible for the accurate and timely establishment of all awards.

Review, analyze, obtain information and input grant/contract award data,
including billing requirements using Oracle Grants Management module.

Review sponsored program awards/contracts guidelines to determine if
cost share award is appropriate, contact campus for relevant budget
information and establish appropriate award.

Review and verify budget information including appropriate facilities
and administrative rate for awards/contracts received, including but not
limited to working with the campus on finalizing appropriate budget data
for award input based upon sponsor restrictions.

Perform preliminary review of complex contractual documents noting
deficiencies and/or other unusual items for legal and administrative
review prior to execution, including submission of insurance
certificates, where appropriate. Responsible for tracking such
contractual documents for receipt of fully executed copy.

Review, process and input Advance Expenditure Authorizations and/or
payroll transactions.

Monitor and take necessary action on follow up of contracts/awards,
including but not limited to working with the Contract & Grant
Specialist, campus and sponsors. Responsibility includes calling
sponsors and notifying campus of outcome and working with campus to
receive fully executed documents.

Contact with campus, sponsors and Research Foundation personnel to
discuss and resolve problems and inquiries.

Requirements:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Position requires minimum high school education with five (5) years of
experience in office procedures, analytical and communication skills.
Must be able to select and use various computer software applications,
and be able to work independently. Experience working with ORACLE
database and government regulations helpful. College level training of
course work may be substituted for experience.

Additional Information:
The Research Foundation (RF) is not an agency or instrumentality of the
State of New York. Employees of the RF are not state employees, do not
participate in any state retirement system and do not receive state
fringe benefits. The RF operates under a contract with The State
University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state
funding.

Jeffrey A. Boyce
Asst. Vice President
The Research Foundation of the
 State University of New York
Office of Sponsored Programs
35 State Street
Albany, NY 12207
518-434-7115 (o)
www.rfsuny.org

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