New Mexico State University invites you to apply to be a part of a diverse, dynamic and welcoming learning and working environment in Las Cruces, NM. NMSU seeks employees who are creative and flexible in developing and evaluating new ideas and ways to evolve NMSU into the future. Located in the borderlands and adjacent to the mighty Rio Grande, NMSU is a proud Hispanic-serving institution in the minority-majority state of New Mexico. Southern New Mexico features an average of 294 days of sunshine annually, making NMSU ideal for job-seekers who enjoy hiking, mountain biking, canoeing and bird-watching. NMSU is committed to sustainability through improving and maintaining the quality of human life while preserving the integrity, stability, and beauty of ecological systems for the future. We are looking for student-centered employees with a passion for success. NMSU invites you to take the first step to your successful and rewarding career by applying today.

NMSU is New Mexico’s land-grant and space-grant institution, a comprehensive research institution dedicated to teaching, research, public service and outreach. In addition, the NMSU system includes a satellite learning center in Albuquerque, Cooperative Extension Service offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, and 12 agriculture research and science centers. New Mexico State University is the institution of choice for more than 15,000 students from 49 states and 89 foreign countries.

The City of Las Cruces is the second largest city in New Mexico and is located in Doña Ana County, approximately 45 miles north of El Paso, Texas, and 225 miles south of Albuquerque. Las Cruces is the economic and geographic center of the Mesilla Valley, the agricultural region on the floodplain of the Rio Grande which extends from Hatch to the west side of El Paso, Texas. The Organ Mountains, 10 miles to the east, are dominant in the city’s landscape, along with the Doña Ana Mountains, Robledo Mountains, and Picacho Peak. Las Cruces lies within a short driving distance of the Mexican border at Santa Teresa, as well as many other locations in the broader borderland region.

Geography, climate, demographics, and ambiance of Las Cruces and NMSU combine to offer a truly excellent place to thrive. Family members will discover a warm, open community that offers an attractive array of activities and outdoor recreation, amenities, services and opportunities, whether they are looking for top-notch education, meaningful employment, or simply a safe and comfortable place to live.

To provide pre-award administrative and technical guidance and support to faculty and staff seeking outside funding for research and public service projects, Coordinates the negotiation of grants, contracts, and sub-contracts for the college’s operating units, the Cooperative Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station.

• Communicates with RAS any errors or language concerns. Communicate with PI if additional information is needed to complete award set-up.
• Enters funding data into and Access Database to track the college’s grant and contract activity. This position also prepares reports for college executive administration.
• Creates Streamlyne records and starts grant.gov packages so proposal documents can be uploaded and submitted.
• Prepare professional communications to be sent to faculty, staff and funding agencies when necessary. Exampled of commutations may include seeking o verify IDC; proposal submission method; or requesting documentation

Coordinates the pre-award planning, organization, and preparation, and the post-award modification administration of grants assigned to one or more research and/or departments of the university. Interacts with investigators and administrative staff to ensure that grants are in compliance with regulatory, funding agency, and policy requirements. Provides guidance and support to investigators in the identification and development of grant opportunities.

Prepare & submit proposals, ensuring compliance with all Federal & State regulations. Review, negotiate and process awards and modifications. Provide assistance and guidance to college research centers and P.I.’s on various issues required to submit proposals, process and administer awards. Remain current on changes and updates to Federal, State and University regulations and policies.

Knowledge of current developments/trends in area of expertise. Knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, federal and university regulations. Knowledge of federal, state and/or community funding sources and mechanisms. Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management principles and procedures. Knowledge of potential sources of health care contract and grant funding.

Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Database management skills. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

Ability to develop and produce grants and other proposals. Ability to determine informational needs, to collect and analyze information, and to devise and develop statistical analyses and reports. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections. Ability to provide technical advice and information to faculty and staff in area of expertise. Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

One (1) year of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.

The NMSU system requires all employees to upload proof of COVID -19 vaccination or request an exemption via now.nmsu.edu/medproctor within seven (7) business days of start date. NMSU’s COVID -19 vaccination policy is subject to change in order to comply with state and federal mandates and in accordance with the recommendations of public health experts.

The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.