Research Administration Manager in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req37629

Working Title:
Research Administration Manager

Position Grade:
14

Position Summary:
TheDivision of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Preventive Medicine, within theDepartment of Internal Medicine, is seeking a Research Administration Managerwho manages and coordinates research administration efforts of multipleclinical trials underway at the University of New Mexico (UNM) SouthwestClinical Trials Network node. UNM is proud to serve as a node of the NationalInstitute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Clinical Trials Network (CTN). The CTN providesan enterprise in which NIDA, treatment researchers, and community-based serviceproviders work toward new treatment options in community-level clinicalpractice.

The ResearchAdministration Manager will assist faculty and research staff in thedevelopment of competitive proposals and pre-award administration of projectsand protocols, provide oversite of funding policies, rules, and regulation, andcoordinates and produces special reports, proposals for the university andfunding agency. The manager will also perform miscellaneous job-related dutiesas assigned.

TheDepartment of Internal Medicine is a large, progressive department with adiverse staff working in dedicated teams to provide quality work in anorganized, effective, and efficient manner through innovation, training, andeducation. Through our collaborative work effort, we support the faculty andenhance the missions of the department, school, Health Sciences Center, andUniversity.

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.

Additional Requirements: Some travel may be required.
Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - 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:
IM Epi (852Q)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date:
02/28/2027

Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $4,924.40 - $7,046.00

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:
8/28/2026

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.

A complete application includes:
1) Cover Letter detailing your directly related experience
2) Resume
3) Contact information for 3 professional references, preferably from supervisorsMinimum 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:

• Experience with managing sponsored research administration functions
• Experience with liaising between external funding agencies and university contacts
• Experience with development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objective, and short- and long-range planning
• Experience in assisting faculty and staff in development of competitive research proposals
• Training and experience in developing and implementing contracts and MOUs
• Experience with UNM systems such as Chrome River, Click, and IRB
• Experience in the development of annual operating budgets and providing fiscal direction to a group
• Proficient in Motivational Interviewing
• Experience in medical education and training