Research Administration Manager

Mgr, Research Admin

Working Title:

Research Administration Manager

Position Grade: 14

Position Summary:

The Division of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Preventive Medicine, within the Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking a Research Administration Manager who manages and coordinates research administration efforts of multiple clinical trials underway at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Southwest Clinical Trials Network node. UNM is proud to serve as a node of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Clinical Trials Network (CTN).

The CTN provides an enterprise in which NIDA, treatment researchers, and community-based service providers work toward new treatment options in community-level clinical practice. The Research Administration Manager will assist faculty and research staff in the development of competitive proposals and pre-award administration of projects and protocols, provide oversight of funding policies, rules, and regulation, and coordinates and produces special reports, proposals for the university and funding agency.

The manager will also perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

The Department of Internal Medicine is a large, progressive department with a diverse staff working in dedicated teams to provide quality work in an organized, effective, and efficient manner through innovation, training, and education. Through our collaborative work effort, we support the faculty and enhance the missions of the department, school, Health Sciences Center, and University.

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:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with managing sponsored research administration functions Experience with liaising between external funding agencies and university contacts Experience with development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objective, and short- and long-range planning Experience in assisting faculty and staff in development of competitive research proposals Training and experience in developing and implementing contracts and MOUs Experience with UNM systems such as Chrome River, Click, and IRB Experience in the development of annual operating budgets and providing fiscal direction to a group Proficient in Motivational Interviewing Experience in medical education and training

Additional Requirements:

Some travel may be required.

Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department: IM Epi (852Q)

Employment Type:

Staff

Staff Type:
Term - Full-Time

Term End Date: 02/28/2027

Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $4,924.40 - $7,046.00

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 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: 8/28/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive:
No

Eligible for Remote Work:
Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement: A hybrid schedule may be considered after the successful completion of the probationary period.

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. A complete application includes:
1) Cover Letter detailing your directly related experience
2) Resume
3) Contact information for 3 professional references, preferably from supervisors

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.