Research Administration Manager

About the role

The Research Administration Manager supports post-award operations by managing SAP award setup, maintenance, and billing/reporting activities. This role partners closely with Pre-Award offices to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective administration of sponsored projects.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field OR equivalent experience in pre/post-award research administration
• Experience: 1–3 years of business, finance, or research administration experience
• Familiarity with governmental or industry compliance requirements
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, excellent time management, strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), SAP experience preferred

Why Duke?

Duke University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke may require repetitive motion and/or physical effort. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law.

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/

Equal Opportunity Employer

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Community Commitment

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard.