Sponsored Projects Officer in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req37458

Working Title:
Sponsored Projects Officer

Position Grade:
13

Position Summary:
The University of New Mexico's Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) is looking for a motivated, detailed-oriented, self-starter to join our team of professionals as a Sponsored Projects Officer.
OSP is a core office that provides administration, management, and oversight of the world class extramural sponsored research programs being conducted at our R1 Carnegie- designated University. We provide an exciting, multifaceted, and fast-paced work environment that emphasizes customer service, professionalism, and growth.

This staff position supports one or more functional areas. The function of the Sponsored Projects Officer position is to provide advanced sponsored projects knowledge and professional skills to the research community. This position will provide internal proposal review, approval and submission processing to external funding agencies. This position will also provide award acceptance and set-up processing of sponsored research grants and contracts in the form of new awards as well as amendments to existing awards. To be successful in this position, the candidate must be knowledgeable of regulatory compliance both internally through UNM policies, but also familiar with external polices including but not limited to state/federal agencies, OMB Uniform Guidance, and Federal Acquisition Regulations.
The selected candidate must have the ability to demonstrate 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 with a variety of stakeholders in a positive tone using clear and concise messaging (in both oral and written communication) and operate with a sense of urgency, while assisting Principal Investigators with understanding compliance requirements and following applicable policies and procedures.

The responsibilities of a Sponsored Projects Officer include:

• Review proposals and budgets for compliance with sponsor policies, University policy, State and Federal regulations, including but not limited to 2CFR 200 Uniform Guidance.
• Endorse completed proposals and submit to extramural sponsors.
• Review new awards and modifications to agreements for compliance with University policy, State and Federal regulations, including but not limited to 2CFR 200 Uniform Guidance.
• Demonstrate the ability to navigate and utilize various electronic research portals
• Maintain knowledge of and interpret applicable policies, regulations and procedures from the University, State and Federal government, granting agencies, and various private foundations and industries.
• Effectively communicate with and serve as a liaison between granting agencies, University administration, and Principal Investigators to resolve internal policy, solicitation or award-related concerns and issues.
• Coordinate with compliance offices (e.g. Export Control (EC), Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI), Internal Review Board (IRB)) to ensure PI meets the minimum requirements for sponsored project actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes to maximize and streamline for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide the highest level of customer service.
• Complete other duties or special projects as assigned.

During the probationary period, new employees are trained on-site in the Office of Sponsored Projects. After the probationary period is complete, and new employees have successfully demonstrated completion of workload actions according to standard operating procedures and maintained consistency in production volume, the option to enter into hybrid or remote arrangements in coordination with OSP Management may be available.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Additional Requirements: Interview and position is on site at UNM.
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:
Sponsored Projects - Main - Branch (798H2)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $4277.87-$6876.13 commensurate with Education and Experience. Salary range non-negotiable

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:
8/7/2026

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:• Unofficial or advisement transcripts to document that you meet the minimum requirements for this position, which includes: Bachelor's degree.• The rsum should include a complete work history, replete with beginning and ending dates, (Month and Year), of employment, and the number of hours worked per week.• Cover letter that addresses how your qualifications and experience match the preferred qualifications that are detailed in the Job Ad.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; at least 3 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:

• 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working in computer database systems.
• Excellent customer service and strong sense of professionalism
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to critically think, problem solve and utilize available resources.
• Knowledge and understanding of Federal, State and University regulations, guidelines and policies covering contracting and granting processes for institutions of higher education.
• Experience working with sponsors such as NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD, NASA, industry, non-profit, and foreign sponsors.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or related graduate degree preferred.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) preferred.