IP Grant Compliance & Financial Operations Specialist

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 49,939 - 79,487; Full time

Job summary

Duke University seeks an experienced professional to lead compliance and reporting for grant-funded invention activity. You will manage iEdison submissions, sponsor reporting, and the Bayh-Dole Act compliance framework across departments.

The role requires strong analytical skills, data integrity, and the ability to coordinate across research administration, finance, and IP operations to drive continuous improvement and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree generally required.
• General knowledge in the legal field is preferred.
• Progressively responsible experience in research administration or grant compliance is preferred.
• Familiarity with the Bayh-Dole Act and management of federally funded inventions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance and reporting activities for grant-supported inventions.
• Administer the iEdison database and related government reporting systems.
• Coordinate grant closeout and sponsor reporting requirements.
• Maintain audit-ready compliance records and documentation.
• Develop standard operating procedures and process improvements.

Skills

Compliance management

Grant reporting

Analytical skills

Written/verbal comms

iEdison tools

SPS experience

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Related field degree

Tools

iEdison

SPS

SAP

Job description

Duke University seeks an experienced professional to lead compliance and reporting for grant-funded invention activity. You will manage iEdison submissions, sponsor reporting, and the Bayh-Dole Act compliance framework across departments.

The role requires strong analytical skills, data integrity, and the ability to coordinate across research administration, finance, and IP operations to drive continuous improvement and accurate reporting.