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Sr Business Manager
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Requisition ID req33809 Working Title Sr Business Manager Position Grade 14 Position Summary The Southwest Environmental Finance Center (Southwest EFC) within UNM's Center for Water and the Environment is searching for a Sr Business Manager to oversee the various programmatic financial operations of our group. Our portfolio currently consists of 23 awards (including 33 funds) with $30.7 million in active award-obligated budgets. We are anticipating growth in the coming year with an additional 3 federal awards (1 includes a cost share component) that have been selected for potential funding with $18.1 million in anticipated budgets expected to start January 2026. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supporting a large volume of awards. Experience supporting awards with a variety of sponsors (federal, state, and local) is a necessity. The bulk of the work will be focused on our multi-million-dollar federal awards, but we actively propose and receive funding from state and local agencies. Regular workload will consist of: Managing and coordinating proposal budget preparation and administration, pre-award budget revisions, post-award contract/grant administration. Providing data and recommendations for holistic fiscal planning to help ensure the continued success of the Southwest EFC. Supporting the Director and Project Managers by conducting subaward invoice pre-review, providing guidance and recommendations on contractor spend down and planning, and drafting financial sections of sponsor required reports. Developing and implementing integrated operating policies and procedures pertaining to the Southwest EFC's financial activities. Reviewing grant or contract terms and conditions and helping ensure that all are being met effectively. Assist in completion of project-related tasks that are appropriate to this type of position. For example, assist in reviewing financial information from drinking water or wastewater utilities (collectively called "water utilities"). Assist in completing grant applications for funding from water utilities to state or federal agencies. Assist with rate setting for small to medium sized utilities. This assistance would be for staff who are overseeing the rate-setting task. Duties and Responsibilities
See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; 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 Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Center for Water & the Environment (281A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date One year from date of hire Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $4,875.87 - $8,027.07, depending on 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 7/18/2025 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is hybrid with flexibility for 2-3 remote workdays each week as business needs allow. Application Instructions Only applications submitted through Please include a current resume and cover letter detailing how your experience matches the position described above, including any preferred qualifications. Three references may be requested from candidates who are invited to interview for the position. References will only be contacted after the interview if a candidate is a finalist for the position. Official transcripts will be required for hire. Please see minimum qualifications for specifics. 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. |