Duke Careers

Grants and Contracts Administrator – Campus Grants Management

Duke Careers

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: North CarolinaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $59,829 - $96,900 per year

About the role

  • Partner with faculty to prepare and submit proposals; advise on compliance; prepare budgets and supporting documentation; coordinate subrecipient materials.
  • Manage awarded projects across the lifecycle including budgets, effort, reporting, reconciliations, subrecipients, revenue, and closeouts.
  • Develop project plans, manage cost sharing and effort, maintain records, and ensure compliance with federal, sponsor, and Duke policies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with demonstrated strengths in communication, analytical thinking, and organization.
  • Coursework, certification, or formal training in research administration, finance, accounting, or grants management is preferred.
  • Experience supporting sponsored research, grants, or contracts administration is preferred.
  • Candidates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field may be considered without prior direct experience.
  • Experience working in a complex, deadline-driven environment with multiple stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Ability to complete required Duke financial and research administration training within established timeframes.
  • Completion of the Research Administration Academy (RAA) within 12 months of hire, if not already completed.
  • Commitment to maintaining required certifications and completing ongoing continuing education, as applicable.
Benefits
  • comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
  • generous retirement benefits
  • family-friendly and cultural programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
budget managementproject managementcompliancegrants managementfinancial reportinganalytical thinkingrecord maintenancecost sharingeffort management
Soft Skills
communicationorganizationsound judgmentability to manage multiple prioritiesability to work in a deadline-driven environment
Certifications
Research Administration Academy (RAA)