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The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

Sr Contract & Grant Admnstrtr (CASAA)

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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Position Summary The Center on Alcohol, Substance Use, and Addictions (CASAA), a Category III research intensive center, which reports to the Vice President for Research, seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to work as a member of the Research Administration team to provide support in both pre and post award areas of research administration. The successful candidate will support CASAA investigators and researchers in collaboration with the Research Administration team, and report to the Program Operations Director. CASAA’s number one priority is to reduce suffering caused by substance use and other addictive behaviors. We do this by generating high quality prevention and treatment research.

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 High school diploma or GED; at least 10 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

Bachelor’s or advanced degree

Professional experience in research administration or sponsored programs administration either in a sponsoring or recipient organization

Ability to independently identify and utilize available resources to solve problems and find answers to questions

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects

Experience preparing federal grant submissions

Knowledgeable in multiyear grants with subawards

Ability to communicate professionally with faculty in an array of disciplines that use diverse methodological approaches

Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a third‑party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Upload a resume with a complete work history. Provide a cover letter expressing your interest in the position and how the preferred qualifications are met. Provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, preferably supervisory.

Remote work is eligible for this position.

EEO Statement 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.

Background Check 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.

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