Research Development Specialist

🇺🇸 Las Cruces, NM 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $48K 💻 Research 🗓️ May 1st, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

New Mexico State University is hiring a Research Development Specialist. The role involves supporting faculty and researchers in securing funding and managing multi-million dollar research proposals that require coordination across various colleges within the university and with external institutions.

Highlights

Supports proposal development by identifying, analyzing, and distributing funding opportunities.
Manages preparation and submission of both small and complex research proposals.
Coordinates large interdisciplinary proposals and assembles project timelines.
Provides training and creates sponsor-specific resources and toolkits for researchers.
Requires proficiency in researching funding sources from web and sponsor-specific platforms.
Salary around $48,332.54, commensurate with qualifications.
Associate's degree plus four years of experience or a Bachelor’s degree plus two years relevant experience required.
Preferred candidates have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related experience.
Works for the Research Administration department within the Research, Creativity and ED division.
Standard office environment with minimal physical effort involved.