Sponsored Projects Officer - req# 31613

TheUNM Health Sciences Sponsored Projects Office (SPO) operates under thedirection of HSC Financial Services. We are a central administrationoffice that provides support to the Health Science Center. Our mission isto support research by providing guidance, administrations, and oversight forextramural sponsored projects. We interpret University policy, sponsorguidelines, and relevant federal and state laws, acting as the official liaisonbetween HSC departments and sponsoring agencies. SPO plays a crucial rolein facilitating research administration and compliance for the Health SciencesCenter.

This is an intermediate staff level position in a sponsoredresearch office and will mostly focus in the area of data use agreements andunfunded agreements. This position will support one or more functional areasincluding, but not limited to: funding information; regulatory compliance;proposal review, approval and processing; award negotiation and acceptance(including contracts, subcontracts, material transfer agreements, and data useagreements); and award setup. This is a core function with universitywide scope.

Why us:
We are the birthplace of Grants, Contracts and OtherAgreements that benefit the UNM Health Science Center in its Research, PublicService and Educational goals. The role of the Sponsored Projects Office (SPO)/ Pre-Award is reviewing, approving, negotiating, and advising HSC PrincipalInvestigators, Faculty & Staff members who seek external funding fromfederal, state, local, and business entities. SPO serves as the OfficialLiaison between the HSC Departments and Sponsoring Agencies.

****The final salary for this position isdependent upon total Education and Experience, is Non-Negotiable and will fallwithin the posted salary range****

See the Position Description for additional information.

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.

• Experience with grant reviews to include budget development and thorough evaluation against a funding announcement

• Experience reviewing, drafting, negotiating, or interpreting contracts

• Familiarity with Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in the use of data transfers for research purposes

• Experience with Huron Click Electronic Research Administration Database

• Strong customer service skills and demonstrated ability to interact effectively with faculty and scientific, management, technical and other staff from R&D, academic, public and private sector environments

• Attention to detail and keen organizational skills

• Knowledge of UNM Business Policies & Procedures related to Health Sciences Center sponsored project administration

• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a complex, multi-deadline work environment

• Ability to use sound judgement in complex situations

• Certification: Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified PreAward Research Administrator (CPRA)

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