Grants & Contracts Administrator
About The Position
New Mexico State University is seeking a Grants & Contracts Administrator to serve as a central negotiator and liaison between the University, funding agencies, and other grant and contract entities for externally sponsored research projects. The position drafts, reviews, and approves formal responses to requests for proposals and quotations, as well as funded and non-funded agreements. The role is within the Research Administration department in the Research, Creativity and ED college/division, based in Las Cruces. It is a full-time, exempt position with a standard Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule and is contingent upon funding. The work is normally performed in a typical interior office environment, requires no or very limited physical effort, and involves handling objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking. Exposure to physical risk is no or very limited.
Requirements
- Associate's degree and 4 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a central negotiator and liaison between the University, funding agencies, and other grant or contract entities for externally sponsored research projects.
- Draft, review, and approve formal responses to requests for proposals and quotations, and funded and non-funded agreements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
