Research Analyst (HED/IF #10110773)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) seeks a professional to support the Institutional Finance Division by auditing, reviewing, and verifying federal and state funds allocated to colleges and universities across New Mexico.

The role involves conducting audits of higher education institutions, analyzing their fiscal health, coordinating site visits, and preparing quarterly reports on federal flow-thru funding for stakeholders and decision-makers within NMHED.

Responsibilities

• Performing audits of higher education institutions and reporting on findings
• Providing analysis of higher education institutions fiscal health
• Coordinating site visits, developing agendas, and communicating with all stakeholders
• Compiling, analyzing, and reporting quarterly on federal flow thru funding

Job description

For more Job Requirements & Classification Description:

The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) works to encourage all New Mexicans to pursue a college education by making it more accessible and affordable. The department holds a statewide vision for higher education in which New Mexicans have the ability to achieve the highest level of education they desire, are ensured a seamless educational experience from pre-school through college, can afford to attend one of New Mexico's fine institutions and will succeed once enrolled, and will be prepared to participate in New Mexico's high wage workforce.

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

Why does the job exist?

This position supports the New Mexico Higher Education Department's Institutional Finance Division by performing audits, reviews, and verifications of Federal and State funds to higher education institutions.

How does it get done?

• Performing audits of higher education institutions and reporting on findings
• Providing analysis of higher education institutions fiscal health
• Coordinating site visits, developing agendas, and communicating with all stakeholders
• Compiling, analyzing, and reporting quarterly on federal flow thru funding