Administrative Manager — Research Center Operations

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

Job summary

Duke Lemur Center at Duke University seeks an Administrative Manager to oversee financial operations, grants administration, human resources, and strategic planning. This leadership role collaborates with the Executive Director, department heads, faculty, researchers, and administrative professionals to advance the Center's mission while ensuring operational excellence.

You will manage budgets, monitor grant activity, supervise payroll processes and personnel records, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, 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 an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Financial Operations and Strategic Planning.
• Drive Grant and Sponsored Research Administration.
• Support Human Resources and Payroll Operations.
• Foster Operational Excellence.
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned to support team goals.

Skills

Accounting basics

Budgeting

Financial planning

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Duke Lemur Center at Duke University seeks an Administrative Manager to oversee financial operations, grants administration, human resources, and strategic planning. This leadership role collaborates with the Executive Director, department heads, faculty, researchers, and administrative professionals to advance the Center's mission while ensuring operational excellence.

You will manage budgets, monitor grant activity, supervise payroll processes and personnel records, and drive continuous