Faculty Research Support Officer - CAS Dean's Office

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico seeks a Faculty Research Support Officer (FRSO) to join the College of Arts and Sciences research leadership. The role helps build a competitive research program within the Faculty Research Development Network by assisting researchers with non-technical proposal sections.

Responsibilities include advising on grant budgeting, agency policies, and the university’s proposal submission process, plus strong writing and project management to ensure timely, compelling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degrees above the minimum education requirement may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of CAS proposals for external funding.
• Advise researchers in grant budgeting, agency policies, and proposal submission process.
• Develop non-technical sections of proposals including evaluation and data management plans, significance statements, and project summaries.

Skills

Excellent writing and editing

Strong project management

Team collaboration

Interdisciplinary understanding

Knowledge of funding sources

Communicate collegially

Leadership

Independent prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) seeks a highly motivated individual to work as a member of the college research leadership to build a strong, competitive research program as part of the Faculty Research Development Network led by the Office of the Vice President for Research. The Faculty Research Support Officer (FRSO) will contribute to the development of CAS proposals for external funding, assisting 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 grant 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. This position reports primarily to the Dean of Arts and Sciences.

****The final salary for this position is dependent upon total education and experience****

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

• Degree in area of Humanities or Natural Sciences or Social Sciences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to make effective presentations
• Strong project management skills and team facilitation skills
• Broad, interdisciplinary understanding of research and scholarship
• Familiarity with federal regulations and agency guidelines for proposal submission and sponsored research, including NSF, US DOE, NIH, DOD, NEA and NEH
• Knowledge of federal, state, and/or community funding sources and mechanisms
• 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

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Arts Sciences Admn Support (711D)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Status

Exempt

Pay

Monthly: $4,924.40 - $7,046.00 (DOE)

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

10/22/2026

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Positions posted with a Staff Type 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.