Research Administrative Director

The University Of New Mexico College of Nursing's (CON) is seeking Research Administrative Director who is responsible for managing and coordinating research and grant administration efforts for the CON. The selected candidate will need to have a high degree of proficiency and professional experience in:

* Research and sponsored projects administration

* Pre- and Post-awards Project Management

* Grant Management including budgeting

* Financial management (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)

* In depth knowledge of government regulations

* Advanced technical leadership in research and literature searches

* Grant and budget preparation and grant writing activities

The individual will assist faculty and research staff in facilitating the development of competitive grant proposals and is responsible for managing department specific outcomes and outreach, assisting with outcome monitoring, reporting and measurement, as well as development and management of all information into required databases. The individual will ensure compliance with University, State and Federal laws, policies, and regulations. The individual will prepare progress and other required reports for the Associate Dean of Research and Scholarship.

The successful applicant must have experience being independent and self-sufficient, with strong organizational skills and the ability to independently meet deadlines. The individual will oversee the supervision of personnel assigned, which includes work allocation, training, promotion and enforcement of internal procedures and controls.

UNM Nursing Research Pillars

The University of New Mexico College of Nursing

The University Of New Mexico College of Nursing, located in Albuquerque, NM, ranks in the top 15% of nursing programs in the country. With over 1,000 enrolled students, the college offers pre- and post-licensure baccalaureate, master's, post-master's, and doctoral programs. Program offerings include the state's premiere Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs; master's and post-master's programs across seven concentrations for APRNs, nurse educators, and nurse administrators; and the New Mexico Nurse Education Consortium baccalaureate curriculum.

Our faculty engage in innovative teaching, research and clinical scholarship to understand and address the health care needs among our most vulnerable populations. As a College of Nursing at a research-intensive, federally designated Hispanic-serving institution situated on indigenous lands, we benefit both from the manifold opportunities and from the responsibilities we carry. Consistent with our mission, vision, and values, we strive to openly support and deeply respect our diverse students, staff, and faculty. We expect our faculty to benefit from and contribute to an inclusive environment that facilitates equity in research, scholarship, service, education, and practice.

The University of New Mexico is New Mexico's flagship R1 research intensive institution occupying nearly 800 acres near historic Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 929,000 people. The College of Nursing is part of a vibrant HS, which includes New Mexico's only Level-1 Trauma Center. The HSC provides and exceptional education for more than 1,500 students each year in 21 different health fields. The HSC is known for innovative research with more than $165 Million in extramural research funding. The HSC has an established Clinical & Translational Science Center that provides extensive opportunities and resources to support collaborative research in a variety of interest areas. The University of New Mexico offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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.

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:

• Advanced degree
• Developing and presenting research workshops
• Liaison with appropriate grant management departments and agencies
• Certification in Research administration or Certified Research Administrator, Certified Pre-Award Administrator, Certified Financial Research Administrator

Experience in/with:

• Grants management including Pre- and Post-Award
• Working with faculty in the development of grant proposals and applications
• Working knowledge in Research Associated Electronic systems (REDCap, SPSS, Qualtrics, Institutional Review Board)
• Grant submission portals for example Grants.gov, eRA commons, ASSIST

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* Application

* Cover Letter, addressing preferred qualifications

* Resume

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.