Project Support Specialist

NMSU Conference Services; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University\'s Administration and Finance is seeking a Project Support Specialist in Las Cruces to maintain financial records, assist with Banner Chart of Accounts and FOAPAL elements, and support routine financial transactions. The role emphasizes accuracy, testing, and process updates within the Accounting & Financial Reporting team.

Responsibilities include system closing, documentation updates, and collaboration with campus partners to ensure compliant financial operations.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's degree required.
• 2 years of relevant experience if Associate's Degree.
• Bachelor's degree preferred for related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Banner Chart of Accounts and FOAPAL elements.
• Ensure processing of routine financial transactions.
• Perform system closing and testing.
• Review and update procedures and department forms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial data entry

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Details

Position Title: Project Support Specialist

College/Division: Administration and Finance

Department: 530465-ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL REPORTING

Location: Las Cruces

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $48,332.54 - $56,684.23, commensurate with experience.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain Banner Chart of Accounts and FOAPAL elements. Ensure processing of routine financial transactions. Perform system closing and testing. Review and update procedures and department forms.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: Associate's Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Preferred Experience: Three (3) years of experience directly related to the job duties and responsibilities.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Global Campus Since 1888, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

NMSU Main Campus Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.

Alamogordo Campus Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated on the hill above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

EEO Statement

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Requesting an Accommodation

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and New Mexico State University policy, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, interview, or complete onboarding for a position with New Mexico State University, or if you cannot use the online application system, please visit our Accessibility & Accommodations page to initiate an accommodation request.

Department Contact

Sujey Aguilar, [e-mail]

Internal or External Search

External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary

Join the Accounting & Financial Reporting team at New Mexico State University! This position offers an opportunity to contribute to NMSU's mission in a dynamic higher education environment.

Positions / Job identifiers

• 503967
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at: Aug 28 2026 - 23:55 MDT