Unit Administrator 1

Job title:

Unit Administrator 1

Company

University of New Mexico

Job description

Unit Administrator 1 Requisition ID req26286
Working Title Unit Administrator 1
Position Grade 11
Position SummaryAre you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a research group that values innovation, excellence, continuous improvement and collaboration? Do you like being part of a large research organization, being part of leading-edge science, and working with a diverse group of individuals?If so, an exciting new opportunity for a Unit Administrator is available within the UNM College of Pharmacy for qualified applicants to participate in the Community Environmental Health Program (CEHP). The CEHP is comprised of multiple Centers, funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), aims to support basic and translational research, and community engagement in New Mexico.Located in the historically rich and culturally diverse Southwest, the UNM College of Pharmacy is part of the Health Sciences campus and works collaboratively with the School of Medicine, College of Nursing, UNM Hospitals, and UNM Cancer Research and Treatment Center in the state’s largest health complex.The Unit Administrator 1 position is an essential component of this Program and will provide communication, coordination, and oversight to ensure operational productivity is met. The Unit Administrator will provide comprehensive administrative and technical support for CEHP. The Unit Administrator must have the ability to coordinate and communicate with multiple organizations in a professional and culturally appropriate manner as well as monitor the contractual and financial requirements of the center grants. The position will coordinate all center events and ensure the communication of events/activities is appropriately shared with all participants. The position will require the ability to multi足 task and adapt to a constantly changing environment. The Unit Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the program functions and will work with the CEHP Director and Deputy Director to achieve the aims of the CEHP.This position requires experience managing, and monitoring grants and agreements. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with internal and external customers/team members is required. The selected candidate will assist the Director in developing the plan to meet the schedule of an NIH Center grant and support the implementation of the awards. The Unit Administrator will also play a significant role in managing the CEHP fleet cars, mobile vans, and fleet purchasing cards to ensure a successfully maintained fleet and Cost Center.Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate all meetings/seminars/conferences/retreats related to the center
• Administer the center’s research pilot project program
• Booking travel and managing related expenses as needed (flights, lodging, conference registrations, transportation)
• Responsible for all administrative and operational functions in cooperation with the Center leadership, and day-to-day operational functions.
• Assist in preparing center-produced materials for dissemination to all collaborators, partners and stakeholders.
• Interface with the College of Pharmacy accounting operations, sponsored projects management, and other university support departments.
• Will assist the CEHP Program Manager on managing the research program budget and post award contract needs and oversee daily administrative operations for all related cores and projects.
• Will handle all record keeping, including measures of success and Center member scholarly output, extramural research funding and career development. Will coordinate the center’s annual progress report.
• As the point of contact with NIEHS grants management staff, will attend the annual NIEHS meeting of Center Administrators and incorporate NIEHS programs into the Center agenda.
• Preparation of reports related to the projected.
• Responsible for overseeing accounting, assisting with scheduling events and meetings and facilitating interactions with College of Pharmacy department administration.
• Occasional travel to field sites in New Mexico and Arizona to deliver supplies, support field staff, and assist programmatic leadership.

Conditions of Employment

• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.

Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED; at least 2 years of experience managing at least one of the following functional areas: fiscal services, administration and/or human resources AND 1 year of additional 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

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience working collaboratively with a diverse community, multiple agencies and many individuals to manage, organize and implement planned activities.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Prior experience with multidisciplinary clinical and/or translational research.
• Familiarity with tribal communities and culture
• Experience establishing operational procedures and maintaining appropriate program records.
• Familiarity with UNM accounting and administrative systems to provide financial monitoring and reporting of projected/actual costs and encumbrances and to track procurement and award activities.
• Familiarity with and implementation of project management principles to ensure projects meets deliverables as promised to NIH.
• Familiarity with multiple mechanisms of awards, contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, MOUs, sub-awards, purchase orders, and sole source agreements in terms of both development, administration and reporting to federal, state, NGO, and tribal entities.
• Familiarity with development of scopes of work and agreements, including MOUs, for sub-awards.
• Understanding of negotiations of appropriate terms and conditions would be helpful.
• Familiarity with development of procedures to document chain of custody of data/sample collection to ensure the QA/QC protocols are followed.
• Skills in organizing and scheduling multi-organizational meetings/conferences with many stakeholders.
• Ability to interface with the internal and external individuals regarding the program activities or accomplishments.
• Ability to prepare and present training/informational material.
• Experience with computer applications and software packages for word processing, data management, and presentation preparation.
• Willingness to travel to study sites and consortium meetings as necessary.

Additional Requirements
Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) – Albuquerque, NM
Department COP Pharmaceutical Sciences (553A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Term – Full-Time
Term End Date 05/31/2024
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly:$3,354.00 to $4,660.93
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 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 grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 7/31/2023
Eligible for Remote Work No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application InstructionsOnly applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, to submit an application. To receive full consideration for this position, an applicant must: 1) Complete Online Application 2) Attach/upload Resume 3) Attach/upload a Cover Letter (this letter should describe you and any unique aspects of your job history that make you an ideal candidate for this position). 4) Attach telephone and email contact information for three references (references will only be contacted in the event you are a finalist for the position). Incomplete Applications may not be considered.Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the 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 . Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.

Expected salary

$3354 – 4660.93 per month

Location

Albuquerque, NM

Job date

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 05:10:39 GMT

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