Manager, Project Management

Department Contact: Rebecca Martinez, rbanegas@nmsu.edu, 646-3125

About the Role

This position supports the NMRC Director in day-to-day operations, coordinating across partner institutions, managing project workflows, tracking fiscal and contractual obligations, performing some procurement and accounting duties, and maintaining stakeholder communications. This is a coordination and implementation role: the position will execute on direction set by the Director, with increasing autonomy as familiarity with NMRC’s institutional landscape and operational systems is built. The role requires strong organizational skills, effective written and verbal communication in both English and Spanish, and the ability to work diplomatically across institutional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate projects supporting forest restoration and reforestation
• Oversee project planning, implementation, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within scope
• Manage day-to-day operations and workflows
• Track fiscal and contractual obligations
• Perform procurement and accounting duties
• Maintain stakeholder communications

Requirements

• Associate's Degree + 6 years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree + 4 years of relevant experience
• Native or professional fluency in both English and Spanish
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work diplomatically across institutional boundaries

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant professional experience, or Master's degree plus 3 years
• Experience with coordination or management in government, non-profit, academic, or multi-institutional environments
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects with attention to deadlines and deliverables
• Familiarity with budget tracking, procurement processes, or grant reporting in an institutional setting
• Strong written communication skills in both English and Spanish
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
• Experience with tribal or indigenous community engagement, particularly in New Mexico or the broader Southwest
• Experience contributing to organizational culture development or building institutional systems from an early stage
• Familiarity with NMSU systems or comparable university procurement and fiscal environments (Banner preferred)
• Experience with GIS, environmental data management, or natural resources programs
• Experience supporting grant writing or funding development
• Knowledge of New Mexico state agency structure, legislative processes, or land management context

Working Conditions

• Moderate exposure to unusual elements (e.g., extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, loud noises)
• Moderate physical activity, including lifting objects up to 25 pounds or standing/walking for more than four hours per day
• Some exposure to hazards or physical risks; basic safety precautions required

Schedule

Standard (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM)