Sr Contract & Grant Admnstrtr (CASAA)

University of New Mexico
Monthly: $4,236.27- $5,950.53
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
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Nov 03, 2025
Requisition ID req34908 Working Title Sr Contract & Grant Admnstrtr (CASAA) Position Grade 13 Position Summary The Center on Alcohol, Substance Use, and Addictions (CASAA), a Category III research intensive center, which reports to The Vice President for Research, seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to work as a member of the Research Administration team to provide support in both pre and post award areas of research administration. The successful candidate will support CASAA investigators and researchers in collaboration with the Research Administration team, and report to the Program Operations Director. CASAA's number one priority is to reduce suffering caused by substance use and other addictive behaviors. We do this by generating high quality prevention and treatment research. Core duties for this position will include: Preparation of proposals for external funding Development of non-technical documents of proposals, including but not limited to budgets and budget justifications ensuring both UNM's and sponsor's guidelines are met Development of proposal record using UNM's research administration software and sponsor portals Assisting in the review of funding announcements to address sponsor-required criteria Preparation of award extensions and continuations following sponsor guidelines Manage and update required investigators and researcher's sponsor documents such as bio sketches and other support Development of department pre and post award procedures to assist in streamlining internal processes Track all planned and pending grant and contract applications using tracking and project management tools. Serve as a liaison between the PI and the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP), as appropriate. Willingness to become familiar with sponsor portals and provide technical assistance as needed to investigators and researchers 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. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; at least 10 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 Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's or advanced degree Professional experience in research administration or sponsored programs administration either in a sponsoring or recipient organization Ability to independently identify and utilize available resources to solve problems and find answers to questions Effective written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects Experience preparing federal grant submissions Knowledgeable in multiyear grants with subawards Ability to communicate professionally with faculty in an array of disciplines that use diverse methodological approaches Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department CASAA Department (028A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date 06/30/2026 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 11/10/2025 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is eligible for a remote work agreement (RWA), to include Hybrid, In-State, and Out-of-State. For more information about Remote Work Agreements, please refer to UAP 3245, Remote Work, Section 5, Establishing a Remote Work Agreement and Section 6, Out-of-State Employee Responsibilities. All Regular employees hired for an Out-of-State RWA must agree to an employee status of Term Appointment and subject to regular renewals no longer than yearly, in accordance with UAP 3200, Employee Classification. Renewal of Term Appointments is not guaranteed; the remote work arrangement, operational, and business needs will be considered in determining whether to renew the Term Appointment. Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Upload resume with a complete work history. Provide a cover letter expressing your interest in the position and how the preferred qualifications are met. Provide names and contact information for at least 3 professional references, preferably supervisory. *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.