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Requisition ID: req31780

Working Title: Contract and Grant Support Manager

Position Grade: 14

Position Summary
The Department of Internal Medicine (DoIM) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as the Faculty Research Support Officer. The Faculty Research Support Officer provides support for clinical trials for all divisions and centers in the Department, in particular the Divisions of Nephrology; Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine; Endocrinology and Infectious Diseases as well as the Center for Global Health.

Duties and responsibilities:

Develops and prepares complex technical documents, to include grant applications, planning grants, technical reports, project and status reports, and budget forecasts; writes and edits proposals and communication materials. Develops budgets and business plans for proposals and project efforts; reviews potential research projects and initiatives and develops appropriate funding strategies.

Develops, prepares, analyzes and reviews grant budgets for compliance with policies, funding agency requirements, and appropriate accounting protocol and procedures.

Provides advice and guidance to researchers and/or administrators on the application of grant funding policies, regulations, and procedures; serves as liaison between the university and funding agencies on various issues pertaining to proposals, awards, and/or budgets.

Provides active leadership in the identification, solicitation, and cultivation of major funding agencies, to include State and Federal agencies, national laboratories, corporations, and foundations.

Initiates, guides and facilitates the research of funding opportunities for the activities of the unit; maintains data on funding sources and a library of agency policies, procedures, and documentation.

Some out of state travel may be required for Study Investigator Meetings

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

Bachelor's degree; at least 5 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

• Excellent organizational and project management skills to manage multiple
  grants/contracts simultaneously.
• Proficiency in grant management systems and financial software
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them in a practical context.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to mentor and guide a team
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for collaboration with
  internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and implement process improvements in grant administration.
• Experience working in an academic, research, or healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with funding agencies, researchers,
  and institutional leadership.
• Experience with financial management skills, including budget preparation,
  analysis, and reporting.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance.

Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department: IM Central Administration (852B)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time

Status: Exempt

Pay: Monthly: $4,688.67 - $6,709.73

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: 1/2/2025

Eligible for Remote Work
Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Hybrid work schedule available upon completion of probationary period.

Application Instructions

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To be considered for this position, please attached the following:
1) Cover Letter - Please detail your directly related experience in cover letter.
2) Resume
3) Three supervisory references.