Senior Portfolio Manager, Campus Grants Management Team

Duke Careers

Senior Portfolio Manager in Campus Grants Management Team, ensuring research proposal compliance and managing grants at Duke University. Role includes pre-award and post-award administration and team training responsibilities.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $75,771 - $151,540 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development, preparation, and submission of research proposals
Ensure all applications meet agency and university guidelines, timelines, and compliance requirements
Manage financial and administrative oversight of assigned grants and contracts
Conduct detailed budget reconciliation and expense validation (AAR review)
Prepare complex financial reports and budget analyses
Lead and coordinate internal CGMT training initiatives and monthly sessions
Identify and support continuous learning opportunities
Provide temporary portfolio support during transitions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Research administration certifications preferred (e.g., Certified Research Administrator (CRA))
Minimum of 5 years of relevant grants and contracts experience
Strong knowledge of pre-award and post-award administration
Deep understanding of federal regulations and sponsor compliance requirements
Experience with multiple sponsor systems and submission portals
Advanced skills in budgeting, financial reporting, and data analysis
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong emphasis on Excel

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

Budget ReconciliationExpense ValidationFinancial ReportingData AnalysisPre-Award AdministrationPost-Award AdministrationProposal DevelopmentCompliance Requirements

Soft Skills

LeadershipTraining CoordinationContinuous Learning Support

Certifications

Certified Research Administrator (CRA)