University at Buffalo - The State University of New York

SPS Department Assignments

Award Analyst

is responsible for providing analytical, financial and administrative support directly to faculty in contract and grant administration. Review and approve expenditure transactions and labor distribution adjustments ensuring compliance with Sponsor guidelines. Act as the primary point of contact for faculty and staff regarding information and training on all RF business processes, and addressing account questions or issues.

In the office

Kimberly Burns 402 Crofts Hall Tel: 645-4400 Fax: 645-2760 Kimberly.Burns@buffalo.edu Additional Information

Accounts Receivable/Financial Reporting Coordinator

is responsible for preparing invoices based on sponsor requirements for billing. Prepare and submit financial reports. Address and follow up on Accounts Receivable issues.

In the office

Rosemary McCabe 402 Crofts Hall Tel: 645-4404 Fax: 645-2760 Rosemary.McCabe@buffalo.edu Additional Information

Appointment Specialist

is responsible for the processing of the labor distribution of all RF Employee Assignment Forms, including regular employees, students and summer appointments, all Income Fund Reimbusable (IFR) forms, all salary cost share forms; will ensure that these forms are processed accurately and timely. Generate, distribute, collect and verify effort certifications.

In the office

Timothy Phelan 402 Crofts Hall Tel: 645-4390 Fax: 645-2760 Timothy.Phelan@buffalo.edu Additional Information

Agreement/Grant Administrator

is responsible for facilitating the understanding of funding opportunity announcements, preparation and submission of proposals. Negotiation and acceptance of sponsored project awards. Negotiates and processes Confidentiality and Material Transfer agreements and incoming subcontracts.

In the office

Cynthia Pirson 402 Crofts Hall Tel: 645-4407 Fax: 645-2760 Cynthia.Pirson@buffalo.edu Additional Information

Proposal/Account Establishment Specialist

is responsible for assisting faculty and staff with interpreting program announcements, developing, reviewing and submission of grant proposals; is responsible for account set-up (Establishment) and maintenance of the sponsored accounts in the RF business system.

In the office

Barbara Catalano 402 Crofts Hall Tel: 645-4399 Fax: 645-2760 Barbara.Catalano@buffalo.edu Additional Information

Team Leader

In the office

Paul Goodman 402 Crofts Hall Tel: 645-4395 Fax: 645-2760 Paul.Goodman@buffalo.edu Additional Information