Requisition ID
req37513
Working Title
Sr Grants Coordinator
Position Grade
10
Position Summary
The Department of Internal Medicine Office of Research is
seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Sr. Grants Coordinator to
support the Department's sponsored research activities. This position provides
administrative and coordination support throughout the grant lifecycle,
assisting faculty investigators and research teams with proposal preparation,
submission tracking, award administration, and research operations.
The Sr. Grants Coordinator serves as a liaison among faculty,
departmental staff, collaborating institutions, and central research
administration offices to facilitate timely proposal submissions and effective
award management. Responsibilities include assisting with grant proposal
assembly, maintaining proposal and award tracking systems, coordinating
communications and deadlines, managing grant-related documentation, supporting
post-award administrative activities, and assisting with departmental research
initiatives and special projects.
The successful candidate will possess strong organizational,
communication, and customer service skills, demonstrate attention to detail,
and have the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced research
environment. This position plays an important role in supporting the
Department's research mission and ensuring compliance with sponsor and
institutional requirements.
The Department of Internal Medicine is a large, progressive
department with a diverse staff working in dedicated teams to provide quality
work in an organized, effective, and efficient manner through innovation,
training, and education. Through our collaborative work effort, we support the
faculty and enhance the missions of the department, school, Health Sciences
Center, and University.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Requirements
Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department
IM Central Administration (852B)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $19.76 - $26.85
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
8/14/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
No
Eligible for Remote Work
Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
A hybrid schedule may be considered after the successful completion of the probationary period.
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A complete application includes:
1) Cover Letter detailing your directly related experience
2) Resume
3) Contact information for 3 professional references, preferably from supervisors
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an 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.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
