Sr Contract & Grant Admnstrtr (CASAA) - req# 34908

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Date Posted: 12/11/2025

Location: Main Street, Albuquerque, NM 87113, United States

Job ID: 34908

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Sr Contract & Grant Admnstrtr

Requisition ID	req34908
Working Title	Sr Contract & Grant Admnstrtr (CASAA)
Position Grade	13
Position Summary	*THE BEST CONSIDERATION DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 11.18.2025* The Center on Alcohol, Substance Use, and Addictions(CASAA), a Category III research intensive center, which reports to The VicePresident for Research, seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented individualto work as a member of the Research Administration team to provide support inboth pre and post award areas of research administration. The successfulcandidate will support CASAA investigators and researchers in collaborationwith the Research Administration team, and report to the Program OperationsDirector. CASAA’s number one priority is to reduce suffering causedby substance use and other addictive behaviors. We do this by generating highquality 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 bothUNM’s and sponsor’s guidelines are met Development of proposal record using UNM’s researchadministration software and sponsor portals Assisting in the review of funding announcements to addresssponsor-required criteria Preparation of award extensions and continuations followingsponsor guidelines Manage and update required investigators and researcher’ssponsor documents such as bio sketches and other support Development of department pre and post award procedures toassist in streamlining internal processes Track all planned and pending grant and contractapplications using tracking and project management tools. Serve as a liaison between the PI and the Office ofSponsored Projects (OSP), as appropriate. Willingness to become familiar with sponsor portals andprovide 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'sor advanced degree Professionalexperience in research administration or sponsored programs administrationeither in a sponsoring or recipient organization Ability to independently identify and utilize availableresources to solve problems and find answers to questions Effective written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinateand prioritize multiple projects Experience preparing federal grant submissions Knowledgeable in multiyear grants with subawards Ability to communicate professionally with faculty in anarray of disciplines that use diverse methodological approaches
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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	11/18/2025
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 throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit 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.

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