Research Administration Manager

Duke Careers

Research Administration Manager at Duke University supporting post-award operations and sponsor project administration. Managing SAP award setup, maintenance, and financial reporting activities with regulatory compliance.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $67,732 - $116,282 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports post-award operations by managing SAP award setup, maintenance, and billing/reporting activities
Partners closely with Pre-Award offices to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective administration of sponsored projects
Set up and maintain award master data and billing/reporting requirements in SAP
Review award documents for accuracy and compliance
Create/modify accounts receivable records and payment schedules
Partner with Pre-Award offices to resolve agreement issues and clarify terms
Identify and escalate unfavorable payment terms and compliance risks
Support projects with pre-spending by coordinating final agreements
Perform data analysis to ensure integrity of award records
Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements and sponsor guidelines
Contribute to a collaborative, team-focused work environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field OR equivalent experience in pre/post-award research administration
1–3 years of business, finance, or research administration experience
Familiarity with governmental or industry compliance requirements
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Attention to detail and ability to manage complex information
Excellent time management in a deadline-driven environment
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
SAP experience preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
generous retirement benefits
wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisbillingreportingaward setupaward maintenanceaccounts receivablepayment schedulescomplianceregulatory requirementssponsored projects

Soft Skills

analytical abilitiesproblem-solvingattention to detailtime managementcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsindependent workcollaborative work

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationBachelor’s degree in Financeequivalent experience in research administration