ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

	Budget Title:	Project Staff Assistant	Posting No: R08-91
	Descriptive Title:	Project Manager	Grade: E.99
	Department:	Center for International Development	Reports to: CID Chief of Staff
	Salary Range:	Based on Salary History	FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment is with the Research Foundation of SUNY, a private, nonprofit, educational corporation that administers sponsored program activity for the University at Albany. Description of Duties: The State University of New York Center for International Development (www.cid.suny.edu) is recruiting accountant/fiscal administrators to manage donor-funded contract and financial tracking for democracy projects. Duties: § Review field office accounting and receipts for accuracy, completeness, and allowability; obtain needed corrective actions; prepare spreadsheet to convert foreign currency to US$ § Provide training and mentoring of overseas field staff on financial and administrative management issues, regulations and grant management § Research, interpret, and apply federal and SUNY regulations § Prepare paperwork for payment requests, agreements, wire transfers, travel payments, contracts § Make travel/contract/insurance arrangements for participants, staff, consultants § Prepare specialized financial reports as required by sponsors § Prepare and/or oversee budgetary and financial materials required for the submission of bids and proposals § Monitor all matters pertaining to changes in federal procurement policies and practices Minimum Qualifications: Proficiency in MS Excel and Word BA/BS, Strong knowledge of accounting, business, bookkeeping or financial management Ability to monitor, interpret, and comply with federal and contract requirements At least 5 years experience in accounting and/or hands-on financial positions Fluency in English is essential U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is mandatory Ability to work in Teams Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of contract administration Fluency in other languages, esp. Spanish, Arabic, or French Willingness to travel Demonstrated success in developing budgets, Experience with USAID, UN, or similar donor agency projects; overseas living experience Experience with not for profit organizations Special Notes: Position contingent upon continued funding.

Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume, three work-related references, along with a letter of application to:

Name:	James Utermark
Title:	Chief of Staff
Address:	E-mail to cidinfo@cid.suny.edu or fax to 518-443-5126 or mail to Center for International Development 99 Pine Street, 4^th Floor Albany, New York 12207

Closing date for receipt of applications: until position is filled

The Research Foundation of SUNY, an EEO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer, offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. The University at Albany offers a variety of performing arts, world class libraries, and competitive sporting events.