Program Specialist, Fiscal
- 503302
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Staff
- Staff Full-time
- Closing at: Mar 30 2026 - 23:55 MDT
Department Contact: Javier Medina, 575-646-7302, jbmedina@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: Internal - Open to Regular NMSU employees only (temporary/Term employees not eligible)
Advertising Summary: IEMSE Department seeking fiscal support for grant funded projects.
Position Details
Position Title: Program Specialist, Fiscal
College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans
Department: 350410-INST FOR EXCEL IN MATH & SCIENCE ED
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $43,908.80; Commensurate with Experience
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 external funding
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Occasional weekend or evening work
Job Duties and Responsibilities: The primary duties of the Project Specialist for operations will be to plan, organize, and implement operational aspects of programs funded through the Institute for Excellence in Math and Science Education. These programs offer STEM professional learning, out-of-school time enrichment and academic support for K-12 schools across New Mexico. Projects are funded by federal, state, and local grants. The Program Specialist will oversee and administer of the campus-based operations of the program and activities related to the STEM Innovation Network, NUMeROS project, and other STEM-based awards, including organizing logistics of professional development events; processing fiscal and reporting documents to comply with funder and university guidelines; communication of program expectations with partner districts and professional service contractors; and acting as liaison with external partners. The Program Specialist will plan, develop, and implement strategies for identifying and generating funding and/or resource opportunities for program activities, to include development of grant and other fundraising proposals. They will create information documents and presentations for partners projects to understand program and fiscal responsibilities of the grant projects. The Program Specialist will work with Program Manager to develop operating goals and procedures for the various STEM grant programs. They will also supervise staff and/or student employees to include: allocation of work assignments, training on organization procedures and expectations, problem resolution, and monitoring and supporting staff.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Associate's Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Accounting and/or Business Degree preferred.
Experience with State Grant Funding preferred.
Special Certification/Licensure:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
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
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EEO Statement
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