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

Alicia Sacco 402 Crofts Hall Tel: 645-4418 Fax: 645-2760 Alicia.Sacco@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

Cara Depczynski 402 Crofts Hall Tel: 645-4416 Fax: 645-2760 Cara.Depczynski@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

Michele Dickinson 402 Crofts Hall Tel: 645-4412 Fax: 645-2760 Michele.Dickinson@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

Mary Kraft 402 Crofts Hall Tel: 645-4420 Fax: 645-2760 Mary.Kraft@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

Mary Mirand 402 Crofts Hall Tel: 645-4415 Fax: 645-2760 Mary.Mirand@buffalo.edu Additional Information

Team Leader

In the office

Marlene Casey 402 Crofts Hall Tel: 645-4422 Fax: 645-2760 Marlene.Casey@buffalo.edu Additional Information