Grants & Climate Programs Administrator

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University seeks a Grants, Contracts and Program Administrator within the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability in Durham, NC. You will oversee external funding administration across multiple programs, coordinate budgets, and ensure compliance with sponsors and university policies.

The role emphasizes research administration, data analysis, and collaboration with researchers, faculty, staff, and sponsors to advance climate and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; research/admin background preferred.
• Completion of the Research Administration Academy (RAA) onboarding is required within 90 days.
• Experience with grant administration, proposal development, or compliance is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support development and submission of grant proposals; coordinate contributions and budgets.
• Review proposal materials for accuracy and adherence to guidelines.
• Coordinate proposal submission activities with investigators and partners.
• Monitor awards for compliance with sponsor and university requirements.
• Prepare financial and progress reports and reconcile data with accounting records.
• Serve as liaison among investigators, sponsors, and program teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Office software

Project management

Communication

Research administration

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

RAA onboarding training

Continuing education certification

Tools

Grant management systems

Accounting software

Job description

Duke University seeks a Grants, Contracts and Program Administrator within the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability in Durham, NC. You will oversee external funding administration across multiple programs, coordinate budgets, and ensure compliance with sponsors and university policies.

The role emphasizes research administration, data analysis, and collaboration with researchers, faculty, staff, and sponsors to advance climate and sustainability initiatives.