Program Manager - School of Architecture & Planning at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req35821

Working Title:
Program Manager - School of Architecture & Planning

Position Grade:
13

Position Summary:
The School of Architecture and Planning is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Program Manager to support the growing portfolio of research initiatives of our research centers. This position works closely with the Directors and Principal Investigators of the School's research centers, including:

• Design and Planning Assistance Center (DPAC)

• Indigenous Design and Planning Institute (iD+Pi)

• Predock Center for Design and Research (PCD+R)

The Program Manager, in collaboration with the School's Faculty Research Support Officer, plays a key role in research development, sponsored project administration, program and event coordination, and general operational support. Time will be shared among the research centers.

Key Responsibilities:

Research Development & Sponsored Programs

• Work directly with Center Directors and Principal Investigators on project development and administration of research contracts, grants, and awards.

• Assist with proposal preparation

• Prepare budget tracking and reporting for grants and contracts

• Assist with post-award management

• Create proposal checklists and manage agency submission portals

• Communicate with funding agency contacts

• Generate and submit final reports and required documentation

Program & Event Development

• Facilitate program and event development for the research centers

• Foster community partnerships and capacity-building initiatives

• Support collaboration among partner consortiums

• Assist with translation of research into practice

• Contribute to talent and workforce development initiatives

Student Supervision

• Supervise and oversee student employees

• Support students in managing collaborative research and programmatic projects

Meetings & Representation

• Attend on-campus and external meetings and events as needed

• Participate in activities during and outside of regular work hours, when required

General Operations & Support

• Provide general administrative and staff support for the research centers as needed

See the Position Description for additional information.
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
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.

Department:
Sch Arch Planning Gen Admin (515B)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $4,236.27 - $5,950.53

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:
3/6/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please attach as part of your application 1) a cover letter describing your experience and how it relates to the position duties listed, and 2) resumeMinimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of experience 2 of which are management level 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: Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in architecture, planning, landscape architecture, or closely related field

• Six (6) years of experience in research project administration and sponsored programs

• Knowledge of UNM restricted and unrestricted accounting policies and procedures

• Experience in community engaged scholarship and practice

• Experience with university administrative systems, including:

o Banner

o Chrome River

o LoboMart

o EPAF

o Effort Certification

o PCard