Program Manager

Job : 503104

Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States

Position Type: Staff Full-time

Closing Date: Jan 27 2026 - 23:55 MST

Department Contact: Jay Misra, , misra

Search Type: External - Open to all applicants

Position Title: Program Manager

College/Division: Engineering College

Department: 360600-OFFICE OF ENGINEERING RESEARCH

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications

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 external funding

Standard

Work Schedule:

Standard (M-F, 8-5)

The Office of Engineering Research is seeking an individual who will play a key role in assisting the College of Engineering faculty and staff with their research grants. This position will work closely with research faculty to oversee and manage their grants and contracts, ensuring compliance and effective administration. The role requires collaboration with researchers and administrators across multiple projects while meeting critical deadlines.

Required

Education and Experience:

Associate's Degree + 7 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 5 years of relevant experience.

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.

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.

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.

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.