Program Manager - School of Architecture & Planning
 University of New Mexico | |
Monthly: $4,236.27 - $5,950.53
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life insurance, remote work
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 United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque | |
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 Feb 11, 2026 | |
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Requisition ID req35821 Working Title Program Manager - School of Architecture & Planning Position Grade 13 Position Summary The School of Architecture and Planning is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Program Manager to support the growing portfolio of research initiatives of our research centers. This position works closely with the Directors and Principal Investigators of the School's research centers, including: * Design and Planning Assistance Center (DPAC) * Indigenous Design and Planning Institute (iD+Pi) * Predock Center for Design and Research (PCD+R) The Program Manager, in collaboration with the School's Faculty Research Support Officer, plays a key role in research development, sponsored project administration, program and event coordination, and general operational support. Time will be shared among the research centers. Key Responsibilities: Research Development & Sponsored Programs * Work directly with Center Directors and Principal Investigators on project development and administration of research contracts, grants, and awards. * Assist with proposal preparation * Prepare budget tracking and reporting for grants and contracts * Assist with post-award management * Create proposal checklists and manage agency submission portals * Communicate with funding agency contacts * Generate and submit final reports and required documentation Program & Event Development * Facilitate program and event development for the research centers * Foster community partnerships and capacity-building initiatives * Support collaboration among partner consortiums * Assist with translation of research into practice * Contribute to talent and workforce development initiatives Student Supervision * Supervise and oversee student employees * Support students in managing collaborative research and programmatic projects Meetings & Representation * Attend on-campus and external meetings and events as needed * Participate in activities during and outside of regular work hours, when required General Operations & Support * Provide general administrative and staff support for the research centers as needed See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications 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: * Master's degree in architecture, planning, landscape architecture, or closely related field * Six (6) years of experience in research project administration and sponsored programs * Knowledge of UNM restricted and unrestricted accounting policies and procedures * Experience in community engaged scholarship and practice * Experience with university administrative systems, including: o Banner o Chrome River o LoboMart o EPAF o Effort Certification o PCard Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Sch Arch Planning Gen Admin (515B) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $4,236.27 - $5,950.53 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 3/6/2026 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions Only applications submitted through Please attach as part of your application 1) a cover letter describing your experience and how it relates to the position duties listed, and 2) resume 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. | |