ARID Program Manager

Working Title: ARID Program Manager

Position Grade: 13

Position Summary: See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of experience 2 of which are management level experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Requirements

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: ARID Institute (445A)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Term - Full-Time

Term End Date: One year from date of hire

Status: Exempt

Pay: Monthly: $4,277.87 - $6,009.47 commensurate with experience.

Benefits Eligible: This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

ERB Statement: As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required: Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 7/6/2026

Eligible for Remote Work: No

Application Instructions: Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. A completed application includes a resume/CV, cover letter, and 3 professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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