Sponsored Projects Officer

The UNM Health Sciences Sponsored Projects Office (SPO) operates under the direction of HSC Financial Services. We are a central administration office that provides support to the Health Science Center. Our mission is to support research by providing guidance, administration, and oversight for extramural sponsored projects. We interpret University policy, sponsor guidelines, and relevant federal and state laws, acting as the official liaison between HSC departments and sponsoring agencies. SPO plays a crucial role in facilitating research administration and compliance for the Health Sciences Center.This is an intermediate staff level position in a sponsored research office and will mostly focus in the area of data use agreements and unfunded agreements. This position will support one or more functional areas including, 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 use agreements); and award setup. This is a core function with university wide scope.Minimum Qualifications: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.Preferred Qualifications: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.Additional Information:Campus: HSCDepartment: Pre-Award Services HSC (962A)Employment Type: StaffStaff Type: Regular - Full-TimeStatus: ExemptPay: Monthly: $4,073.33 - $5,721.73Benefits 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.Background Check Required: YesFor Best Consideration Date: 9/3/2024Eligible for Remote Work: Yes, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.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 upload a current resume, cover letter and three professional references.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 to 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.Requesting an Accommodation

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and University of New Mexico policy, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the University of New Mexico, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact Human Resources at hrpr@unm.edu (505) 277-4777 for assistance with the application process.

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