Faculty Research Support Office
Job description
The UNM School of Engineering (SoE) seeks a highly motivated individual to work as a member of the SoE and the Office of the Vice President for Research, Faculty Research Development Office (FRDO), to build strong, competitive research programs across campus. The Faculty Research Support Officer (FRSO) will assist in research development activities and development of proposals for external funding to support research and creative activities. The FRSO will assist researchers in developing the non-technical portions of proposals, including evaluation and data management plans, project management plans, statements of significance or broader impacts, and compelling project summaries. The FRSO will also advise researchers in collaborative planning, grant seeking, budgeting, agency policies, and navigating the University proposal submission process. The successful candidate will have excellent writing, editing and problem-solving skills, be highly organized, and able to work effectively as part of a team, managing multiple activities with firm deadlines.
Specifically, for SoE you would lead, guide and facilitate the pre-award grant preparation and submission process, as well as advise and assist departments with process and extramural funding issues related to funding agency regulations and standards. Oversight adherence to University administrative, fiscal, and accounting policies and procedures related to contract and grant proposals will be part of your daily role, while you provide expert leadership in the areas of project planning and development, and strategic grants management.
This position would be expected to be in the office 3 – 4 days per week. It is anticipated that the successful applicant will live in Albuquerque or the surrounding area to accommodate working in the office. If this sounds like you, please consider applying! A complete application consists of an up to date resume, names and contact information for three recent supervisory references, and a well written cover letter addressing how your background and experience match our preferred qualifications. Your application will not be considered without a cover letter.
See the Position Description for additional information.
- 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.
Bachelor's degree; at least 5 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.
- Advanced degree in business, humanities, or social sciences
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to make effective presentations
- Strong project management skills, with especially strong attention to detail
- Experience with grant writing and proposal editing
- Broad, interdisciplinary understanding of research and scholarship
- Familiarity with federal regulations and agency guidelines for proposal submission and sponsored research, including NSF, DOE, NIH, DOD, NASA, knowledge of federal, state, and/or community funding sources and mechanisms (grants.gov, research.gov, and others)
- Experience with industry contracts.
- Extensive experience with Excel and Adobe Professional.
- Ability to communicate collegially and knowledgeably with faculty in an array of disciplines that use diverse methodological approaches
- Strong interpersonal and professional leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
- Ability to work independently, coordinating and prioritizing multiple projects
- Demonstrated familiarity with research metrics, data collection, and analysis
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A complete application consists of an up to date resume, names and contact information for three recent supervisory references, and a well written cover letter addressing how your background and experience match our preferred qualifications. Your application will not be considered without a cover letter.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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