Associate VP Research Administration

504184 Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States Staff Staff Full-time Closing at: Oct 30 2026 - 23:55 MDT frame-loader#lazyLoad clinch:authenticated@document->frame-loader#reload" id="83880333d1414ec16daa99ee0609841f_favourites"> Department Contact: Stephanie Schumacher, 575-646-1590, sschum@nmsu.edu Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants Advertising Summary: Join New Mexico State University, an innovative Carnegie R1 research university, as the Associate Vice President, Research Administration. The Associate Vice President, Research Administration oversees the Research Administration department which includes central research development, pre-award and non-financial post-award administration, and research integrity and compliance. This position reports directly to the Vice President for Research, Creativity, and Economic Development (VPRCED) and serves on the VPRCED leadership team. This position manages day-to-day operations of the department, advises and actively participates in major decisions regarding university system-wide research, provides technical and regulatory direction to the VPRCED and executive university leadership, and manages department budgets. Serves as point of contact for state and federal reporting on national impacts to grant and contract opportunities and awards. Serves as institutional signature authority for all research-related funded awards and non-funded agreements. Position Details Position Title: Associate VP Research Administration College/Division: Research, Creativity and ED Department: 470300-RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION Location: Las Cruces Offsite Location (if applicable): Not Applicable Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $165,000 Commensurate with experience and qualifications Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0 FLSA Status: Exempt Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5) If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Not Applicable Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Associate Vice President, Research Administration oversees the Research Administration department which includes central research development, pre-award and non-financial post-award administration, and research integrity and compliance. This position reports directly to the Vice President for Research, Creativity, and Economic Development (VPRCED) and serves on the VPRCED leadership team. This position manages day-to-day operations of the department, advises and actively participates in major decisions regarding university system-wide research, provides technical and regulatory direction to the VPRCED and executive university leadership, and manages department budgets. Serves as point of contact for state and federal reporting on national impacts to grant and contract opportunities and awards. Serves as institutional signature authority for all research-related funded awards and non-funded agreements. Qualifications Required Education and Experience: Master's degree in a related field and Six (6) years of increasingly progressive central university management experience in two (2) or more areas that report to this position: research development, pre-award and non-financial post-award administration, and research integrity and compliance. Equivalent Qualifications Not Applicable Preferred Qualifications Not Applicable Special Certification/Licensure Not Applicable Working Conditions and Physical Effort Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required. Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking. Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk. Recruitment Summary We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures. NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education. NMSU Global Campus Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development. NMSU Main Campus Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state. Doña Ana Community College Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance. Alamogordo Campus Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning. Grants Campus NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan. Special Instructions to Applicants The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application. EEO Statement New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor. Requesting an Accommodation Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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