The University of New Mexico Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) is seeking a full-time Sponsored Projects Specialist to join our team of professionals.
The University holds an R1 rating, the highest rating under the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The Research enterprise at UNM is the engine that contributes to the creation of new knowledge and the development of innovative solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges. As one of the top employers of the state, UNM is a great place to work and offers great benefits including: medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; discounts on events; generous leave allowances; holiday paid time off; tuition remission and competitive retirement plans.
OSP provides central administration, management, and compliance guidance for world class extramural sponsored research programs. OSP is a core office of the University, serving Main Campus and branch campuses around New Mexico. This position is an exciting, multifaceted opportunity in a fast-paced work environment that emphasizes customer service, compliance, professionalism, and growth.
Sponsored Project Specialists (SPSs) are provided detailed sponsored research administration training and development as analysts and originators. During the Probationary Period, selected candidates will be trained on-site; however, in coordination with their supervisors, candidates may have the option to enter into a remote or telecommuting agreement upon successful demonstration of completing actions according to standard operating procedures and maintaining consistency in production volume.
This staff position supports one or more functional areas including, but not limited to: proposal review and approval; award and subaward review and negotiation; and award setup. The SPS role requires critical thinking, analysis, independent judgement, problem recognition, problem-solving, robust attention to detail, and keen organizational skills. A strong candidate will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate and operate with a sense of urgency, while assisting Principal Investigators with understanding compliance requirements and following applicable policies and procedure.
On a given day Sponsored Projects Specialist on our team will:
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience:
Education:
Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities:
The University of New Mexico-Office of Sponsored Projects
Stephanie
Sanchez
1 University of New Mexico
MSC01-1247
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131
505-277-4186
4-Year Degree
U.S. Citizen
None
$35,568.00