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Sponsored Programs Administration
CNSE's Sponsored Programs Administrative staff is dedicated to assisting CNSE researchers with accomplishing the goals and objectives of their research endeavors. Staff is available to assist researchers throughout the life of a sponsored program, from the initial identification of a funding opportunity through sponsor invoicing, reporting, and audit.
Proposal Development
Sponsored Programs administrative
staff is dedicated to assisting faculty and senior research staff with
identifying funding opportunities and assisting them with the many
dimensions of the proposal and submission process.
Contact: Scott Bateman
Grant & Contract PI Support
Once a proposal is awarded, administrative staff assists with the establishment of an account in the RF business system and provides guidance on the necessary protocols to meet the goals and objectives of the sponsored program. Additionally, staff continues to assist the researcher in remaining and ongoing aspects of program management including, but not limited to, contract negotiations, subaward contracting, budget modification requests, no-cost extension requests, requests for supplemental funding, renewal applications, and carry-forward requests.
Contact: Scott Bateman
Human Resources and Payroll
The Research Foundation is a separate and distinct employer from the State of New York. Human Resources and payroll staff assist with all facets of Research Foundation employment, including recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, new employee orientation, benefits and taxation, time and attendance, employee relations, workplace compliance and related training, as well as immigration and visa services.
Contact: Rhonda Haines (Human Resources) and Christy Spadaro (Payroll)
Purchasing
Purchasing staff assists with the procurement of commodities and
technical or professional services necessary for the conduct of a
sponsored program. The purchasing staff is also responsible for the
maintenance of the property control system to record and track all
assets purchased through the Research Foundation.
Contact: Joe Schell
Post-Award Financial Management
Post-award financial
management staff is responsible for all fiscal and operational aspects
of post-award financial administration and compliance for sponsored
research activity. Grant administration and accounts payable staff
review, approve, and process all invoices and payment requests for both
procurable and non-procurable transactions such as travel
reimbursements. Labor distribution staff is responsible for the
allocation of personnel and personnel related charges to the
appropriate sponsored program, as well as the production and
certification of federal required effort reports. Accounts receivable
staff manages sponsor and governmental invoicing and reporting as well
as cash management and collections. Post-award financial management is
additionally the main point of contact for all audit requests.
Contact: Chris Waller
Research Compliance
CNSE is committed to ensuring that all research activities are conducted with high standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance with all applicable federal, state, sponsor, and institutional regulations and policies. Research compliance is a broad, overarching responsibility involving all aspects of Sponsored Programs Administration. Research compliance encompasses topics such as human and animal subject protocols and training programs, export controls, conflicts of interest, intellectual property and technology transfer.
Contact: Brenda Birken