Program Manager Requisition ID req37032 Working Title ARID Program Manager Position Grade 13 Position Summary The Accelerating Resilience Innovations in Drylands (ARID) Institute at the University of New Mexico is hiring…
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$4k–$6k/mo
Full-time, Temporary
high school, bachelor degree
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Tuition Remission, Dependent Education Programs
Posted 55d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Oversee the fiscal, operational, and administrative management of the ARID project, including budget monitoring and seeking additional funding. Serve as the primary liaison for local and state stakeholders while providing leadership to principal investigators.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma with at least 6 years of experience, including 2 years in a management role. A bachelor's degree in business, natural resources, or biology is preferred along with experience in university fiscal software.
Full job description
Program Manager
Requisition ID
req37032
Working Title
ARID Program Manager
Position Grade
13
Position Summary
The Accelerating Resilience Innovations in Drylands (ARID) Institute at the University of New Mexico is hiring a Program Manager to support implementation of a multi-faceted project to collect and synthesize data for compilation into a geospatial database and decision-support tool for communities, managers, and policymakers in New Mexico. This position will work with multiple principal investigators (PIs) across UNM departments, and will report directly to the ARID Institute Director and Program Operations Director. The Program Manager will oversee the fiscal, operational, and administrative management of the project, including seeking and developing additional funding sources to supplement state funding, and maintaining responsibility of the appropriate use of programmatic funds. The Program Manager serves as principal point person and liaison with stakeholders at the local and state level on operational matters, and provides day-to-day technical/professional guidance and leadership to PIs. The current funding is secured for one year. The contract term may be extended, dependent on funding.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manages and oversees the administrative and daily operations of the project, ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal policies and regulations.
Works with PIs and ARID Leadership to ensure implementation of the project elements, including adherence to budgets and workflow timelines.
Manages project funding; approves and monitors budget expenditures; prepares budget revisions; provides interim status reports on all accounts; oversees, coordinates, and/or assists with proposal writing to develop additional funding.
Coordinates day-to-day program and related activities.
Develops and implements systems and processes to establish and maintain records for the program, including monthly reporting of activities, achievement of metrics, and planned activities to ARID Leadership and the Office of the Vice President for Research. Oversees the collection, compilation, and analysis of program activities; develops, writes, and presents update reports to ARID Leadership.
Assists PIs in establishing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures to facilitate program implementation. Ensures alignment of the different program elements. Ensures alignment with broader ARID priorities, initiatives, and direction.
Assist in grant writing and fundraising to secure additional program funding.
May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of experience 2 of which are management level 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
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, natural resources, biology, or other related field.
Experience with UNM fiscal management software and programs, including Banner 9, LoboWeb, and MyReports.
Experience working in a university or college environment.
Proven track record in winning grants and contracts, or in fundraising.
Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
ARID Institute (445A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date
One year from date of hire
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $4,277.87 - $6,009.47 commensurate with experience.
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
7/6/2026
Eligible for Remote Work
No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions
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visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A completed application includes a resume/CV, cover letter, and 3 professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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.
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Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Albuquerque, New Mexico
LinkedIn followers
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As the only academic health center in the state, UNM HSC combines its three mission areas - education, research and patient care - to provide New Mexicans with the highest level of health care. UNM HSC was established in 1994 and is located on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
UNM HSC is made up of the following academic and clinical entities: * School of Medicine * College of Nursing * College of Pharmacy * College of Population Health * Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center * Clinical & Translational Science Center (CTSC) * UNM Hospitals (New Mexico's only Level I Trauma Center) * UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center * UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
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