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Program Specialist

University of New Mexico
Monthly: $3,844.53 - $5,399.33
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Jun 13, 2025
Requisition ID req33679 Working Title Program Specialist Position Grade 12 Position Summary The College of Education and Human Sciences (COEHS) seeks highly motivated, detail-oriented and organized applicants for a Program Specialist to support contract and grant post-award oversight, coordination, and administration. This position will join the College's research team, under the leadership of the Associate Dean for Research and Distance Education, to provide post-award grant support to the numerous research projects across the COEHS. Under the supervision of the post-award Senior Program Manager, the Program Specialist will provide support for a wide variety of fiscal, personnel, and administrative tasks related to the management of grants and their objectives. The COEHS has more than 15 million in contract and grant funding via numerous awards which vary in size and scope. This position will serve as the primary purchasing agent for goods, services, and travel that come into the unit in support of a wide variety of externally funded grants, in addition to processing reimbursements as needed, especially for grants that do not have an assigned staff support member. This position would also assist with tasks such as event planning and coordination, faculty and staff personnel transactions and processes, training of grant support staff, participation in developing best practices, and other direct support to grant projects and faculty. A successful applicant for this position would need to understand UNM fiscal and HR processes and policies, possess a strong customer service skill set and independent but collaborative work ethic, and ideally possess experience with external grants. 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. If located at the UNM Children's Campus, successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; at least 6 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 working in UNM business systems including Banner, MyReports, Chrome River, and LoboWeb. Experience managing budgets and completing reconciliations, including contract and grant funds. Experience with fiscal duties, including purchasing and payment processing, including those specific to PCard use. Experience with supervision and knowledge of UNM personnel policies and procedures. Experience working in UNM personnel systems, including UNMJobs and HR Reports. Experience providing direct operational and administrative support, including event planning and coordination, report preparation, and problem-solving. Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department CCRCE Admin (365B) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date One year from date of hire Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $3,844.53 - $5,399.33 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 6/26/2025 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement Consideration for hybrid remote work is conditional upon the candidate passing their probation period and dependent upon departmental needs. 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. Please provide (1) a cover letter connecting previous work experience to the advertised job duties and responsibilities, (2) a detailed resume, and (3) three professional references. *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.