Contract & Grant Admin - College Of Arts & Sciences

Contract & Grant Administrator

Requisition ID req29952 Working Title Contract & Grant Admin

• College of Arts & Sciences Position Grade 11 Position Summary

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) seeks a highly motivated individual to work as a member of the A&S Dean's office Research Support Team to build a strong, competitive research program as part of the Faculty Research Development Network. The successful candidate will work with College Faculty Research Support Officers (FRSOs) to support the development of CAS proposals for external funding, assisting researchers in developing the non-technical portions of proposals. Core tasks for this position include the development and evaluation of budgets, budget justifications, the development of records in UNM's research administration software, and helping ensure that proposals address all sponsor-required criteria. The successful candidate will have effective problem-solving skills, be highly organized, and work effectively as part of a team, and manage multiple activities with firm deadlines.

This entry-level position will allow opportunities for promotion and/or professional developments depending on successfully job performance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist investigators in all elements of pre-award grant and contract development, including:

• Review and interpretation of funding guidelines and development of a "checklist" for the investigators' use

• Communication of and adherence to both internal and external deadlines

• Proposal development and preparation, including completion of all internal forms, sponsor forms, budget development, document collection, and assistance with formatting when required and appropriate

• Assistance with the development and routing of Streamlyne records

• Provide guidance to faculty on the UNM proposal submission process

• Serve as the liaison between the PI and the Central Office of Sponsored Projects

• Track all planned and pending grant and contract applications using the FRDO Reporting tool

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree + 2 years of related experience or a Bachelor's Degree.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with funding proposals, including budgets and budget narratives.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects

• Experience preparing federal grant submissions

• Ability to communicate professionally with faculty in an array of disciplines that use diverse methodological approaches

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Additional Requirements Please provide three professional supervisory references. Campus Main

• Albuquerque, NM Department Arts Sciences Admn Support (711D) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular

• Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $3,657.33-$4,901.87 (Depending on Education and Experience) Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 7/15/2024 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement After a period of time, the new employee may be eligible for a hybrid remote work (telecommuting) arrangement under the discretion of their supervisor, business needs, and successful completion of training. Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please submit cover letter and updated resume/application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.