Administrative Manager — Finance, Grants & Operations

Duke University; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Comprehensive employee benefits

On-campus presence

Job summary

Duke Lemur Center seeks an Administrative Manager to oversee finance, grants, HR, and operations in a leadership role. You will guide budgeting, reporting, compliance, and strategic planning to support conservation and research missions.

The position requires collaboration with executives, faculty, and staff, maintaining on-campus presence and ensuring fiscal integrity across sponsored projects and human resources processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of progressively responsible business, financial, or administrative management experience.
• Master's degree in a business-related field may substitute for two years of required experience. Or any other equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations and budgeting for the Duke Lemur Center.
• Oversee grant and sponsored research administration.
• Manage HR and payroll operations and personnel records.
• Interpret and communicate university policies and administrative requirements.
• Support initiatives to improve operational efficiency and compliance.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Grant management

HR processes

Compliance

Strategic planning

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance/Management or related

Master's degree in business-related field may substitute for two years

MBA preferred

Job description

Duke Lemur Center seeks an Administrative Manager to oversee finance, grants, HR, and operations in a leadership role. You will guide budgeting, reporting, compliance, and strategic planning to support conservation and research missions.

The position requires collaboration with executives, faculty, and staff, maintaining on-campus presence and ensuring fiscal integrity across sponsored projects and human resources processes.