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New Mexico State University

Job Openings

Department:
Strategic Initiatives, Office of the Vice President for Research, Graduate Studies, and International Programs

Position Title/Posting #:
Program Development Specialist/ #2008002329

Date Position Advertised:
March 4, 2008

Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications

Conditions:
EMPLOYMENT DATE- ASAP

Qualifications:
Master's Degree and 8 years of experience
Candidates with proposal development, writing, and editing experience preferred

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with faculty and research staff with diverse research interests
  • Expertise in MS Office suite--Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Examples of Duties:
  • Identifies strategic funding opportunities
  • Supports faculty and research staff in planning and preparing proposals in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
  • Writes proposal sections and documents/publications of a non-technical nature
  • Edits proposals and documents/publications
  • Reviews proposals to ensure compliance with RFP requirements and instructions
  • Develops boilerplate materials, brochures, and presentations
  • Organizes and participates in conferences, workshops, and meetings related to research endeavors
Benefits Offered:

Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance, long-term disability insurance, state educational retirement, workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave, and unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational advancement.

Reply to/Deadline for Applications: Send cover letter, resume, and three references to
Strategic Initiatives
Office of the Vice President for Research, Graduate Studies, and International Programs
PO BOX 30001 MSC 3RES
LAS CRUCES, NM 88003-8001
email: osi@research.nmsu.edu
Review of applications will begin
March 24, 2008
Position will remain open until filled

NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.