The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, results-driven, proactive and resourceful individual to join our team as a Technical Training Consultant. The mission of the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is to advance innovation and discovery. The core of this mission is the research, scholarship, and creative works of UNM faculty. The OVPR seeks to facilitate these activities, resulting in new knowledge and applications of value to our communities, New Mexico, and the world.

As a member of the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR), the successful candidate will coordinate the development and implementation of a training and education program for campus staff and researchers related to sponsored research activities.

Additionally, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for:

• Developing, delivering and maintaining in-person and virtual research administration workshops and static electronic resource materials, including support for proposal development and award management using UNM's electronic research administration software
• Conducting needs assessments to determine research administration training/education needs; developing and implementing tools to evaluate effectiveness of training opportunities and materials
• In collaboration with relevant units, developing appropriate training and resources for on-boarding newly hired department/unit research administrators and research development professionals
• Coordinating and aligning training and education efforts and resources across OVPR units as well as with other relevant efforts across UNM campuses

The ideal candidate will possess outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal), have demonstrated experience in training and adult education, display strong organizational and prioritization skills, and will work closely with other members of the team to professionally represent the OVPR to internal and external constituencies. Previous experience with academic sponsored research is not required.

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, which includes at least 1 year of experience conducting hands-on technical training.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Master's degree in education or related field
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working with adult learners
• Project management, organizational, and presentation skills and the ability to resolve complex problems and issues.
• Experience working in an environment that requires adaptability, independent management of competing demands and adjustments to frequent change while staying professional and positive
• Ability to multi-task and meet time sensitive deadlines
• Ability to review existing training processes/programs and identify gaps/educational needs, provide recommendations, build a strategy to solve and then implement solutions in collaboration with other relevant units
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including accurately analyzing target audience needs and presenting ideas in a clear, concise manner.
• Demonstrated engagement and support of diverse individuals as well as experience with diversity, equity, inclusion, and access initiatives
• Experience in designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating training plans, including developing digital media and online content for training and course delivery.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

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A complete application will include all of the following:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter detailing how candidate meets preferred qualifications.
• 3 Supervisory References
• One page writing sample relevant to the position or a link to an online training module created by the candidate

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit . Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.