Special Programs Manager

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

Position Information

Position

Position Special Programs Manager

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Job Type

Job Type Regular

Position Summary

The Special Programs Manager will work under the direction of the Director of Research and Sponsored Programs, serving as Principal Investigator on grant and contract projects housed in primarily in STEM , conservation, and geospatial sciences fields. Expected to manage grant and contract projects and supervise staff and student research aides.

Duties and 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 obtain 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.


• Master's Degree and 10 years of program administration or coordination experience.


• Experience in working with grants and contracts.


• Expertise in the use of geospatial technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of NMHU grant and contract processes.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

• This position is contingent on available funding and support from grants and contracts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Office Management


• Proposal Writing and Editing


• Budget Preparation


• Report & Document Preparation


• Spreadsheet & Database Creation


• Meeting & Event Planning


• Purchase Requisitions


• Travel Planning


• Customer Satisfaction


• Records Management


• Inventory Management


• Teambuilding & Supervision


• Geospatial technology skills


• Communication and organizational skills

Physical Demands

• Limited exposure to physical risk.


• Limited physical effort required.


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

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $52,500

Work Location/Campus Center

Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus

EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, 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. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness.
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