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New Mexico State University

Program Manager

🇺🇸 Las Cruces, NM

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Project Management

🗓️ July 24th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The NM Water Resources Research Institute is hiring a Program Manager. This role requires managing state and federal grant-funded programs by leading strategic planning, coordinating stakeholders, overseeing funding administration, ensuring compliance, providing technical assistance, and reporting on progress to meet program objectives.

Highlights
  • Manage state and federal grant-funded water resource programs including strategic planning and compliance monitoring.
  • Oversee fiscal, operational, administrative, and human resources aspects of assigned programs.
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and serve as the main liaison.
  • Develop and manage program budgets, monitor expenditures, and prepare detailed reports.
  • Provide leadership in proposal writing and securing additional funding.
  • Required knowledge: contract and grant management, program planning, and management principles.
  • Technical skills: proficient with PC Windows-based computing environment and data management.
  • Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant professional experience.
  • Preferred experience with complex public programs, rural/agricultural communities, and Southwest water resource issues.
  • Must obtain NMSU driving permit within 30 days and be able to travel as needed.