Grants & Sustainability Program Administrator

Duke University

Durham (NC)

On-site

USD 61,000 - 99,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Duke University is seeking a Grants, Contracts and Program Administrator to support the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability. You will help coordinate externally funded research projects and contribute to strategic climate and sustainability initiatives across the Institute.

You'll work with researchers, sponsors, and administrative offices to ensure smooth award lifecycles, compliance, and reporting.

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a field related to the position.
Successful completion of the Research Administration Academy onboarding within 90 days is required.
Ability to learn and apply regulations and university procedures.

Responsibilities

Coordinate development and submission of grant proposals, ensuring budgets and documents meet sponsor requirements.
Review proposal materials for accuracy and adherence to guidelines.
Manage proposal submission activities, including approvals and subcontractor docs.
Review award documents, terms, and budget revisions for compliance.
Monitor projects for financial and programmatic compliance with sponsor/university requirements.
Prepare financial and progress reports and reconcile data with accounting records.
Support subrecipient monitoring and documentation management.
Maintain comprehensive award records for reporting and audits.