Grants and Contracts Administrator -Campus Grants Management Remote

About the role

This position is with the Campus Grants Management Team, a dynamic and growing unit in the Office for Research and Innovation, which provides cradle-to-grave grant management services for specifically identified departments. CGMT is dedicated to providing high quality customer service and compliant award management to our customers.

Responsibilities

• 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

This position is responsible for managing and overseeing an assigned portfolio of complex grants and contracts with a firm grasp of rules and regulations, technical expertise, analytical skills and an aptitude for using good judgement in applying grant management practices and procedures. The successful candidate for this position will be someone with a strong analytical background, ability to think critically, has strong attention to detail, makes sound independent decisions, provide sound, accurate guidance to PIs and their staff, and someone who is a high level excel user.

Qualifications

• Education: 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: 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 is also preferred. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously is required.

Skills

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

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $59,829.00 to USD $96,900.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Pay

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Schedule

This position is Remote eligible position (exempt-only) and must reside in a Duke University-approved state.