Grants & Programs Manager, STEM & Geospatial

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM seeks a Special Programs Manager to lead grant and contract projects in STEM, conservation, and geospatial sciences. You will serve as Principal Investigator and supervise staff and student researchers.

Responsibilities include planning programs, reporting, coordinating with faculty and community partners, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements. A Master’s degree and 10 years’ experience in program administration are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 10 years of program administration or coordination experience.
• Experience in working with grants and contracts.
• Expertise in geospatial technologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement grant programs and contracts from their application to approval and utilization to include the development of all reports.
• Supervise and mentor staff and student employees.
• Facilitate collaborative and public meetings related to natural resources conservation.
• Maintain appropriate files, documentation and tracking of data regarding participants in multiple programs.
• Maintain inventory of equipment obtained through grant, contract, or un-restricted university funds.
• Plan and schedule workshops events.
• Coordinate with faculty, NMHU clubs and community partners to provide STEM, conservation, and geospatial sciences outreach.
• Generate grant and contract program reporting requirements.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with NMHU student, faculty and staff.
• Hire, train and supervise NMHU undergraduate student, graduate student, staff, and post-doctoral students.
• Coordinate and present workshops in accordance with grant and contract requirements.
• Follow all grant, institutional, state, and federal requirements and conditions.

Skills

Grant management

Staff supervision

Public meetings

Geospatial technology

Proposal writing

Budget preparation

Data management

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Geospatial technologies

Job description

New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM seeks a Special Programs Manager to lead grant and contract projects in STEM, conservation, and geospatial sciences. You will serve as Principal Investigator and supervise staff and student researchers.

Responsibilities include planning programs, reporting, coordinating with faculty and community partners, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements. A Master’s degree and 10 years’ experience in program administration are required.