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New Mexico State University

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.