Program Manager

Requisition ID

req34520

Working Title

Program Manager

Position Grade

13

Position Summary

The COSMIAC

Research Center within UNM's School of Engineering is searching for a

Program Manager to oversee the administrative, financial, and planning

operations of a contract-funded research program. Under indirect

supervision, this position performs critical tasks supporting UNM COSMIAC by

overseeing budget design and maintenance, developing administrative documents,

managing scheduling considerations, and implementing control processes to

ensure full compliance with contract requirements. The ideal candidate will serve

as the primary liaison between COSMIAC, the UNM SOE Research Support Office

(RSO), and the funding agency, ensuring accurate communication, timely

reporting, and effective coordination. This is a term position tied to the

contract funding period.

Regular workload will consist of : Managing and overseeing

administrative, financial, and daily operations of assigned contracts.

Designing, implementing, and maintaining budgets and preparing financial

reports for internal constituents and sponsors. Preparing and managing

administrative and contractual documents to support program oversight and

accountability. Coordinating program data compilation and developing narrative

and financial reports for stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees

administrative, financial, and daily operations of the assigned contract,

ensuring compliance with UNM, state, and federal policies and regulations.

maintains budgets; prepares revisions; tracks expenditures; and provides

timely financial and status reports to COSMIAC leadership, UNM SOE RSO,

and the sponsor.

administrative and contractual documents to support oversight,

accountability, and control of the contract.

COSMIAC, UNM SOE RSO, and the sponsor, ensuring alignment on program

objectives, deliverables, and reporting requirements; coordinates

communication and collaboration among all stakeholders.

professional coordination in the execution of program activities,

particularly in areas of financial management, reporting, and contract

compliance; assists in establishing and implementing program goals, objectives,

policies, and operating procedures.

and processes to establish and maintain accurate financial and

administrative records for the program; ensures timely preparation and

submission of required deliverables, documentation, and reports.

data, develops narrative and financial reports, and presents updates to

stakeholders as required; ensures timely preparation and submission of

required deliverables, documentation, and reports.

implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, short-and

long-range planning; develops and implements projects and programs to

assist in accomplishment of established goals.

stays abreast of the latest sponsor rules and regulations and provides

recommendations to ensure compliance.

job-related duties as assigned in support of the contract and COSMIAC

operations.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of experience 2 of which are management level 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.

Administration, Project Management, Finance, or related field.

systems such as Banner, MyReports, LoboMart, and ChromeRiver.

management software and administrative systems.

regulations regarding contract management and federal procurement

guidelines.

procedures regarding financial administration.

preparation, financial management, and reporting practices.

recordkeeping systems and procedures.

management principles and associated local, state, federal, and other

regulations.

financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and / or

projections.

management skills.

and principles.

information systems used in financial and / or accounting applications.

management principles and procedures.

re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and

developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.

establishing priorities.

communication skills, interpersonal skills, and negotiating skills.

preferably in a PC or Apple, Windows-based operating environment.

the ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines.

possess a high level of trust.

professional working relationships.

Additional Requirements

Due to budgetary constraints, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

COSMIAC (282A)

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

10 / 20 / 2025

Eligible for Remote Work

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

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 complete UNMJobs application and include a cover letter and contact information for 3 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.